Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Offers Tribute at Yasukuni Shrine

[Asia Economy International Department Reporter] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly offered a tribute at Yasukuni Shrine, where Class A war criminals from the Pacific War are enshrined, on the 17th, NHK reported.

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NHK stated that Prime Minister Kishida offered a tribute called Masakaki on the day the autumn grand festival at Yasukuni Shrine began. Masakaki refers to a type of evergreen tree branch used as an offering on a sacred platform or altar.