Takaichi skips Yasukuni on 81st WWII anniversary as Japan defence
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- Prime Minister Takaichi skipped the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, according to Politico
- Japan's defence minister visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine honoring war dead on the same WWII anniversary, per Reuters
- China slammed Japanese officials' visit to Yasukuni Shrine on the WWII anniversary, according to the South China Morning Post
Why it matters: The split-level approach — Takaichi staying away while his defence minister paid respects — failed to shield Tokyo from Beijing's criticism, showing Yasukuni visits remain an entrenched irritant in China-Japan relations regardless of which Japanese official appears.
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