Minoru Kiuchi
Public servant and former Member of the House of Representatives of JapanWikipedia
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Aug 17, 2026
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"I renewed my determination to continue fulfilling our responsibility as a pacifist nation," Koizumi said in a statement on X the same day.
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The other three cabinet members were Kimiya Noda, Minister of State for Economic Security, Minoru Kiuchi, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and Hitoshi Kikuwada, Minister in charge of children's policies.
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It marked the seventh consecutive year that cabinet members visited the shrine on August fifteenth.
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Takaichi used to visit the shrine every year on that day.
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I renewed my determination to continue fulfilling our responsibility as a pacifist nation, Koizumi said in a statement on X the same day.
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The other three cabinet members were Kimi Yonoda, Minister of State for Economic Security, Minoru Kiuchi, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and Hitoshi Kikuwada, Minister in Charge of Children's Policies.
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It marked the seventh consecutive year that cabinet members visited the shrine on August 15th.
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Takaichi used to visit the shrine every year on that day.
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Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stopped by, as he does every year, including in 2025, when he served as agriculture minister.
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Children's Policy Minister Kikkawa Hitoshi, Economic Security Minister Onoda Kimi, and the minister in charge of Japan's growth strategy, Kiuchi Minoru, also made separate visits to the shrine.
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A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said in a statement that the country strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the shrine and has launched serious protests.
Ross MiharaHOST
Meanwhile, a South Korean foreign ministry statement said the government cannot but deplore acts of Japanese leaders who have once again made offerings or paid visits to the shrine.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stopped by as he does every year, including in 2025, when he served as agriculture minister.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Children's Policy Minister Kikkawa Hiroshi, Economic Security Minister Onoda Kimi, and the minister in charge of Japan's growth strategy Kiuchi Minoru also made separate visits to the shrine.
Kanako SaknoHOST
A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the country strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the shrine and has lodged serious protests.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Meanwhile, a South Korean Foreign Ministry statement said the government cannot but deplore acts of Japanese leaders who have once again made offerings or paid visits to the shrine.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stopped by as he does every year, including in 2025 when he served as Agriculture Minister.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Children's Policy Minister Kikkawa Hitoshi, Economic Security Minister Onoda Kimi, and the Minister in charge of Japan's growth strategy, Kiuchi Minoru, also made separate visits to the shrine.
Kanako SaknoHOST
A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the country strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the shrine and has lodged serious protests.
Kanako SaknoHOST
Meanwhile, a South Korean Foreign Ministry statement said the government cannot but deplore acts of Japanese leaders who have once again made offerings or paid visits to the shrine.
Maria SatoHOST
Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stopped by as he does every year, including in 2025 when he served as agriculture minister.
Maria SatoHOST
Children's Policy Minister Kikkawa Hitoshi, Economic Security Minister Onoda Kimi, and the minister in charge of Japan's growth strategy, Kiuchi Minoru, also separately visited the shrine.
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[cicadas chirping] [gentle music] The UN says at least 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine last month.
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That's the highest figure recorded except during the initial stages of Russia's invasion.