Controversial Commemoration: Debates Over Japan's Yasukuni Shrine Visits
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 7:50 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat amid controversy surrounding visits to the Yasukuni Shrine, seen as symbolizing wartime aggression by some Asian neighbors. The event was marked by diplomatic tensions with South Korea and China, while highlighting internal political dynamics within the ruling party.
