Yasukuni Shrine
China and South Korea have objected to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual masakaki tree offering to Yasukuni Shrine on Tuesday. China's foreign ministry stated it "firmly opposes and strongly condemns" the action and lodged a protest with Japan. South Korea's Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed strong disappointment and serious concern.
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Tokyo's cherry blossom season has officially started after the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opened at least five flowers.