[RSS] Call to remove Yasukuni’s war criminals sparks right-wing anger in Japan

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[RSS] Call to remove Yasukuni’s war criminals sparks right-wing anger in Japan

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A leading contender to become Japan’s next prime minister has sparked backlash from conservatives after suggesting the removal of Class A war criminals from the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a “bold” idea that analysts say could help repair strained ties with neighbouring countries over Tokyo’s wartime history. Yoshimasa Hayashi, the chief cabinet secretary and a front-runner in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership race on Saturday, proposed separating the “souls” of 14 men convicted...

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