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A number of Japanese officials, including Defense Minister Shinzo Koizumi and Prime Minister Sanae Takayoshi, visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The site is controversial due to its symbolic association with colonial legacy, as it honors 2.5 million war dead, including 14 convicted war criminals. These visits come at a time when Japan is seeking to enhance its military capabilities, including lifting restrictions on arms exports, increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027, and expanding its missile capabilities, amid tensions with China and South Korea. Both countries condemn the visits, accusing Japan of trying to whitewash its historical crimes and supporting militarism.
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