Japanese media reports say that Takayuki Kurimoto may visit the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26. On the same day 12 years ago, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe once visited the Yasukuni Shrine.
The report mentions that during her time as a minister, Takayuki Kurimoto has visited the Yasukuni Shrine almost every spring and autumn festival, including August 15. Since she became the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, she has not visited the Yasukuni Shrine. The report points out that now that the summits with China and South Korea have ended, and with the session of the Diet in recess, the diplomatic and political restrictions for her to visit the Yasukuni Shrine have been reduced.
[Witty] Comment: Japanese media revealed that Takayuki Kurimoto may visit the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26, which is an open challenge to historical justice. Twelve years ago, when Shinzo Abe visited the shrine on the same day, it caused strong condemnation from the international community. If Takayuki Kurimoto follows in his footsteps now, it would be a mistake upon a mistake. Takayuki Kurimoto previously visited frequently, but since becoming the prime minister, she hasn't visited yet. This is merely a temporary measure based on the balance of diplomatic and political interests. Now, using the excuse that the summits have ended and the Diet is in recess, she wants to act recklessly. The Yasukuni Shrine enshrines war criminals and is a symbol of militarism. Visiting it seriously harms the feelings of the countries that suffered. If Japanese politicians do not deeply reflect on history and face up to their crimes of aggression, they will ultimately be spurned by history, and the international community will certainly not tolerate such retrogressive actions.
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