POLITICS● ELEVATEDAug 14 · Aug 14, 2026, 11:45 PM
Japan Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
wsls.com · United States
Japan's Defense Minister prayed at a shrine, an action viewed by neighboring countries as symbolic of Japanese militarism. This could potentially strain diplomatic relations.
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