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Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender

16 verified updates • corroborated by 6 independent sources • tracked since August 15, 2026

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  Aug 15, 04:31 AM 1 source: The Seattle Times

  Japan’s Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
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  Aug 15, 05:01 AM 1 source: seattletimes.com

  Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversary
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  Aug 15, 06:01 AM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times
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  Aug 15, 03:00 PM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times

  Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
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  Aug 15, 07:00 PM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, seattletimes.com
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  Aug 15, 08:31 PM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times
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  Aug 15, 10:00 PM 4 sources: Politico, Reuters, The Seattle Times, bostonglobe.com

  Takaichi skips controversial shrine on 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender
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  Aug 15, 10:30 PM 3 sources: Politico, The Boston Globe, seattletimes.com
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  Aug 15, 11:00 PM 3 sources: Politico, bostonglobe.com, seattletimes.com
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  Aug 15, 11:30 PM 3 sources: Politico, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times
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  Aug 16, 12:00 AM 3 sources: Politico, The Seattle Times, bostonglobe.com
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  Aug 16, 12:30 AM 3 sources: Politico, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times
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  Aug 16, 01:00 AM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times

  Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
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  Aug 16, 04:00 AM 2 sources: The Seattle Times, bostonglobe.com
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  Aug 16, 06:00 AM 1 source: bostonglobe.com
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  Aug 16, 07:00 AM 1 source: The Boston Globe