Government "Kishida Regrets Yasukuni Offering"

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Autumn Yeidae Festival, Tribute Offering
Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Deep Disappointment Over Tribute Offering and Worship by Senior Japanese Officials"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 17th, the government expressed deep regret over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s offering of tribute to Yasukuni Shrine, where Class A war criminals from the Pacific War are enshrined.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a spokesperson’s comment that “The government expresses deep disappointment and regret over the repeated offerings of tribute or visits to Yasukuni Shrine by responsible Japanese leaders, a shrine that glorifies Japan’s past aggressive war and enshrines war criminals.”

It added, “Our government urges responsible Japanese officials to face history squarely and demonstrate humble reflection and sincere remorse for past wrongdoings through their actions.”

Prime Minister Kishida offered a tribute called ‘Masakaki’ in the name of ‘Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’ at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, on the occasion of the autumn festival that began that day.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Minister in charge of Economic Security, visited Yasukuni Shrine and paid respects on the same day.

Prime Minister Kishida does not plan to visit the shrine during the autumn festival, which runs until the 18th.

This is the fourth time Prime Minister Kishida has offered tribute to Yasukuni Shrine since taking office. The last visit to Yasukuni Shrine by a sitting prime minister was by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2013.

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