Mainichi Daily News logo Mainichi Daily News 4 months ago

Ex-prime ministers Koizumi, Abe visit Yasukuni Shrine

Former prime ministers Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe visited Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II. Full Article at Mainichi Daily News

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  1. Junichiro Koizumi
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  3. Emperor Akihito

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  1. I visited the shrine to pay my respects to the spirits of the war dead
    Shinzo Abe – Shinzo Abe SOURCE: Mainichi Daily News 4 months ago
  2. On behalf of our people, I express deep remorse and humble condolences for all of the people who fell victim
    Taro Aso – Taro Aso SOURCE: Channel News Asia 4 months ago
  3. I came here for the first time as I feel younger generations should take over the respect for the war dead
    SOURCE: Channel News Asia 4 months ago
  4. Our nation inflicted significant damage and pain on many countries, especially on people in Asian countries
    Taro Aso – Taro Aso SOURCE: Channel News Asia 4 months ago
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