Japan defense chief Inada visits war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Japan defense chief Inada visits war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada (R standing) speaks to reporters after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2016. The visit immediately drew criticism from China and South Korea which suffered from past Japanese colonization and military aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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