People observe silent prayer at Yasukuni

TOKYO, Japan - People observe a silent prayer at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo at noon on Aug. 15, 2014, the 69th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Many lawmakers, including three Cabinet ministers, also visited there, drawing criticism from China and South Korea.

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