Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo Vandalized Again

Graffiti in Chinese and English found on stone pillar at controversial site honoring war dead and war criminals

Tokyo police are investigating the latest incident of vandalism at Yasukuni Shrine.
The graffiti included Chinese characters for 'toilet' and English letters.
Yasukuni Shrine is seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism by neighboring countries.
This follows a similar vandalism incident in May involving Chinese nationals.
Prime Minister Kishida and other politicians made ritual offerings at the shrine on August 15.