Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea Post author:mck Post published: August 15, 2026 Post category:Blog Defence Minister Koizumi’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII. You Might Also Like Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status August 5, 2026 UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza as Israel blocks all food March 11, 2025 Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza September 16, 2026