老澳门六合彩开奖记录

Yasukuni Jinja.

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Yasukuni-jinja

K艒rakuen & Akihabara


Literally 鈥楩or the Peace of the Country Shrine鈥, Yasukuni is the memorial shrine to Japan鈥檚 war dead, around 2.5 million souls. First built in 1869, it is a peaceful and green place but also incredibly controversial: in 1979, 14 class-A war criminals, including WWII general Hideki T艒j艒, were enshrined here.

The main approach is fronted by a 25m-tall torii (entrance gate) made of steel and bronze; behind the main shrine, seek out the serene grove of mossy trees and the ornamental pond.

For politicians, a visit to Yasukuni, particularly on 15 August, the anniversary of Japan鈥檚 defeat in WWII, is considered a political statement. It's a move that pleases hawkish constituents but also one that draws a strong rebuke from Japan's Asian neighbours, who suffered greatly in Japan's wars of expansion during the 20th century.


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Nearby K艒rakuen & Akihabara attractions

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