Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday sent a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo, triggering a backlash from China and South Korea, which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.Economic security minister Sanae Takaichi offered prayers at the Shinto shrine on the first day of the two-day spring festival. Takaichi, known for her hawkish views on security policy, has visited Yasukuni on various occasions, including its seasonal festivals.Past visits to the shrine by previous prime ministers, such as the assassinated Shinzo Abe, and other lawmakers have d…READ FULL ARTICLE
