Takeshima Day Ceremony Held Without Japanese Cabinet Minister for 14th Straight Year

2026-02-22 - 15:53

February 22 marked “Takeshima Day,” designated by ordinance in Shimane Prefecture, and although the prefecture has continued to call for cabinet-level attendance at the annual ceremony, this year as well the only representative from the central government was a parliamentary vice-minister in charge of territorial issues. (News On Japan)