https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-tokyo-s-yasukuni-shrine-linked-to-japan-s-wartime-atrocitiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-tokyo-s-yasukuni-shrine-linked-to-japan-s-wartime-atrocitieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-tokyo-s-yasukuni-shrine-linked-to-japan-s-wartime-atrocities#u44903Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:20:54 +0000Japan's Defence Minister visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, a site linked to Japan's wartime atrocities. The shrine honours Japan's war dead, including Class-A war criminals. This move has sparked protests from China and other countries. The visit has raised concerns about Japan's stance on its wartime past.Why it mattersThe Yasukuni Shrine is a highly sensitive topic in Japan and abroad due to its association with Class-A war criminals and Japan's wartime atrocities. The shrine's visit has been a recurring point of contention for Japanese politicians and in