"The shrine honors Japan's 2.5 million war dead, including convicted criminals, and is perceived by victims of Japanese aggression as lacking remorse for Japan's wartime past."
"The 64-year-old held up a banner carrying messages urging 'war criminals' to stop praying at the shrine and making territorial claims on a disputed island."
"A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman described the shrine as a 'spiritual instrument and symbol of the wars of aggression launched by Japanese militarism.'"
"'Our government urges Japan's responsible leaders to face history squarely and to demonstrate, through action, a humble reflection on and a sincere remorse for its past,' said South Korean spokesman Park Il."
A South Korean man was arrested for obstructing a spring festival at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead. The shrine is viewed negatively by victims of Japanese aggression, particularly in China and the Koreas. The man displayed a banner criticizing 'war criminals' and making territorial claims. Despite Prime Minister Takaichi's absence, a delegation of lawmakers attended, prompting criticism from China and South Korea, who urged Japan to acknowledge its historical actions and show remorse.
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