Japanese premier avoids controversial shrine to war dead

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1. Philadelphia Inquirer

   Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

   Published Aug 15, 2026

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   Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stayed away from Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine as the country marks the 81st anniversary of its World War II surrender

2. Philadelphia Inquirer

   Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversary ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

   Published Aug 15, 2026

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   Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stayed away from Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine as the country marks the 81st anniversary of its World War II surrender

3. Philadelphia Inquirer

   Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country's World War II surrender ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

   Published Aug 15, 2026

   Same headline from 5 more outlets

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   Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea

4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

   Japanese premier avoids controversial shrine to war dead ↗ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

   Published Aug 16, 2026

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   TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, apparently seeking to avoid further strains in relations with China and South Korea as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its World War II surrender.

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