China News Service, April 21. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report, on the 21st local time, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered sacrifices called "Masakaki" to the Yasukuni Shrine during the "Spring Festival".

According to reports, Fumio Kishida himself will not visit the shrine.

Data map: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

  Previously, on October 17, 2021, Fumio Kishida, in the name of "Prime Minister of the Cabinet", offered "Masaki" offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine.

  The Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and symbol for Japanese militarism to launch a foreign war of aggression. It enshrines the Class A war criminals of World War II who are directly responsible for the war of aggression.

  China always firmly opposes the erroneous actions of Japanese politicians on the issue of the Yasukuni Shrine, and urges the Japanese side to face up to and deeply reflect on its history of aggression, draw a clear line with militarism, and take concrete actions to win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community.