The Yasukuni Shrine Won't Go Away
As the 68th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II approached, the question on every body's lips was this: Will he or won't he? Will he or won't he personally visit the Yasukuni shrine in downtown Tokyo?
As it happened, Abe visited other venues on August 15, eschewing a visit to the controversial war memorial, but the prime minister may hav…
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