https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-yasukuni-the-politicians-followed-the-script-but-the-shrine-did-notContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-yasukuni-the-politicians-followed-the-script-but-the-shrine-did-nothttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-yasukuni-the-politicians-followed-the-script-but-the-shrine-did-not#u44743Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:55:33 +0000Japan's defence minister visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, a site linked to Japan's wartime atrocities, sparking protests from China. The visit was part of a ritual to honour war dead, but critics argue it glorifies Japan's military past. The shrine is a sensitive topic in Japan and abroad due to its association with convicted war criminals.Why it mattersThe Yasukuni Shrine visit is a recurring point of tension between Japan and its Asian neighbours, particularly China and South Korea, who suffered under Japanese aggression during World War II. Japan's politicians of