Abe Not to Visit Yasukuni Shrine

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　　Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided¹ not to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine² in Tokyo to mark the anniversary of the end of the World War II.

 

　　It's being reported the decision has been made out of concern the visit will further escalate³ already-tight relations with neighboring China and South Korea.

 

　　Instead, Abe will reportedly offer a sacrifice to the shrine.

 

　　The Chinese government is urging Japanese politicians not to visit the shrine.

 

　　Chinese foreign ministry⁴ spokesperson Hua Chunying:

 

　　"Japan will never be able to walk out of the shadow of history. There won't be a future for relations between Japan and Asian neighbors."

 

　　A number of Japan's cabinet members have already announced plans to worship the shrine on Thursday.

 

　　Over the years, visits to the shrine by Japanese politicians have sparked strong opposition⁵ from China and South Korea.

 

　　While the shrine honors Japan's war dead, it also enshrines 14 class-A war criminals.

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