Running the gauntlet at Yasukuni

[thomas]

It has happened again: PM Koizumi has paid the obligatory visit to the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo. Earlier than usual to avoid stir, nevertheless prompting strong reactions from Asian neighbours.

Reported by Japan Today:

Koizumi tries to calm Asia down over Yasukuni Shrine visit

=> http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=9&id=212647

Ex-Korean commandos kill "Koizumi pig"

=> http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=9&id=212853

Interesting: Kyoto temples protest against Koizumi over shrine visit

=> http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=212729

 

[thomas]

China tells Japan's defense minister not to come

China tells Japan's defense minister not to come

=> http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=9&id=212912