TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine, a spokeswoman for the shrine, seen by many as a symbol of Japan's past militarism, said on Tuesday.
News of the offering -- a $500 potted tree with a sign showing Aso's name and title as the premier -- comes a week ahead of the prime minister's two-day trip to Beijing where he is expected to meet Chinese leaders.
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