AP Japan Controversial Shrine Eugene Hoshiko - AP Aug 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Updated 20 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Visitors carry Japanese flags and a rising sun flag at Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals, as the country marks the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Tokyo. Eugene Hoshiko - AP Tags General News Religion As featured on +6 Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Y… Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Currently in Reno 69° 83° / 56° 11 PM 68° 12 AM 67° 1 AM 65° 2 AM 64° 3 AM 62° Watch 2 News Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesSorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. {{title}} {{summary}} Notifications Settings You don't have any notifications. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Topics Breaking News Subscribe
+6 Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Y…