The new head of Japan's ruling party, Sanae Takaichi, sent an offering but avoided visiting a controversial war shrine on ...

The new head of Japan's ruling party Sanae Takaichi avoided visiting a controversial Tokyo war shrine on Friday, as political wrangling intensifies over her bid to become prime minister.

Wakeoe Shrine in Nagoya is a shrine of contrasts. While the traditional side boasts sacred trees, enshrined spirits and an area dedicated to the ancient lucky Chinese god Ebisu, it also has a vibrant, ...

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has sent an offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead to coincide with its autumn festival, public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday.