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Takaichi, Yasukuni visit unclear
Japanese PM's decision still pending
In short
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has not yet decided whether to visit Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival.
The Japanese government stated that the decision on visiting is for the Prime Minister to judge personally.
On August 15, she sent only a monetary offering at her own expense instead of visiting in person.
Key facts
| When | Yasukuni Shrine's autumn grand festival begins on October 17. |
|---|---|
| Who | Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru are the subjects of attention. |
| What | Focus is on whether there will be a direct shrine visit or monetary offering. |
| How | Chief Secretary Kihara only answered that the PM will make an appropriate judgment. |
What it means for me
General readers should watch for South Korea-Japan relations news depending on the visit decision outcome.
