On the 15th, the day the war ended, two members of the Kishida Cabinet visited Yasukuni Shrine.
This is the third year in a row that ministers have visited the shrine.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida did not visit the shrine, and paid the Tamagushi fee at his own expense as the president of the Liberal Democratic Party.
On the 15th, the day of the end of the war, two Cabinet ministers, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Security Takaichi and Minister of Reconstruction Akiba, have visited Yasukuni Shrine in Kudan, Tokyo.
Of these, Minister Takaichi explained to reporters after visiting the shrine that he had paid the Tamagushi fee at his own expense and entered the book as "Minister of State Sanae Takaichi."
After that, he said, "I have offered my sincere gratitude to the spirits of those who were martyred by national policy with a sense of reverence. I pray for the health of the bereaved families, and at the same time, this year is also about Ukraine. I have prayed that no one will die in war," he said.
In addition, Minister Akiba explained to reporters after visiting the shrine that he had signed the book as "Kenya Akiba."
"I have expressed my respect and sincere condolences to the spirits of those who fought for their homeland and lost their precious lives. Above all, I have said that this tragic war must never be repeated." We have renewed our pledge of no war."
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida did not visit the shrine, but instead paid the tribute at his own expense as ``the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, Fumio Kishida'' through his office secretary.
In addition, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited the shrine the other day, and a total of three cabinet ministers visited the shrine in the Kishida Cabinet.
This is the third year in a row that cabinet ministers have visited Yasukuni Shrine on the day the war ended.
In addition, on the 15th, Mr. Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research, and Mr. Koizumi, former Minister of the Environment, also visited the shrine.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno ``It is natural to show respect''
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "It is natural for any country to show respect for those who gave their lives for their country. Japan will continue to maintain close ties with neighboring countries, including China and South Korea. There is no change in our policy of strengthening the relationship."