Japan's prime ministerial candidate Sanae Takaichi sends offering to war shrine

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Japan's leading prime ministerial candidate, Sanae Takaichi, sent an offering to the Yasukuni war shrine. The offering was made during the shrine's autumn festival. Takaichi is expected to avoid a personal visit due to potential diplomatic repercussions with neighboring countries. Yasukuni shrine honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals, and past visits by leaders have caused significant international friction.


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