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Visits to the Yasukuni Shrine have irked the region's diplomats, but policy has domestic support in Japan.
Critics say the Yasukuni Shrine symbolises Japan’s failure to atone for its past militarism and war crimes.
Shinzo Abe, who served as premier for a year from September 2006, easily beats rival in run-off for LDP chief's post.
Japan says no formal communication received on suspension of ministerial-level contacts over maritime dispute.
Politically, economically and socially, the Japan of 2006 is a very different country from the one that Junichiro Koizumi inherited w
Julian Ryall in Tokyo

Japan's lower house of parliament has elected Shinzo Abe as the country's new prime minister replacing, Junichiro Koizumi.

Japan’s ruling party has named a new leader, paving the way for him to be named as t

Japan's ruling party has elected Shinzo Abe as the new leader, setting the stage for him to be named as the new prime minister next week.
Over the last five years, Japan has edged to the right, embracing a sense of national pride, a newfound willingness to send its military abroad and a less-than critical examination of its imperial past.
Julian Ryall in Tokyo
Shinzo Abe has formally entered the race to be Japan's next prime minister, saying his country must forge a stronger role on the world stage and better ties with Asia.
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