# Glorifying war, distorting history: What to know about Yasukuni Shrine

https://mins.news/en/item/104810

- CGTN, 2026-10-17 04:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-17/Glorifying-war-distorting-history-What-to-know-about-Yasukuni-Shrine-1Rjcp9iWFK8/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a potted plant offering under her official title as Yasukuni Shrine began its autumn festival. The shrine honors 14 convicted Class-A war criminals and has long caused diplomatic friction with Japan’s neighbors. The report criticizes its presentation of wartime history and says Takaichi’s past visits and offerings prompted protests from China and South Korea.

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