On August 15, known as ‘End of War Day’ in Japan, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Koizumi, visited the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo around 8 AM.
The Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial site that honors Japan’s war dead, including those who fought in World War II. It has been a point of contention both domestically and internationally due to its association with Japan’s militaristic past.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp