Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. This visit has drawn criticism from China and South Korea, who view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past.
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Japanese Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Surrender Anniversary
On August 15, 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine, coinciding with the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The visit has sparked criticism from China and South Korea due to the shrine's association with Japan's wartime actions.
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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
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Japanese Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Surrender Anniversary