As such, it also includes figures from Second World War, some of which are convicted war criminals.
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| Well-manicured garden on the grounds |
This is by no means an exhaustive history; you can read more on the subject here & here.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Yasukuni shrine
Yasukuni shrine is the controversial Shinto shrine that houses remains of all Japanese who died for the motherland in various wars.
As such, it also includes figures from Second World War, some of which are convicted war criminals.
So whenever a Japanese prime minister (or any other important dignitary) goes to pay respect to the buried there, an outrage (usually in Korea and China) ensues.
This is by no means an exhaustive history; you can read more on the subject here & here.
Yasukuni shrine is located fairly central, the closest subway station being Kudanshita.
As such, it also includes figures from Second World War, some of which are convicted war criminals.
This is by no means an exhaustive history; you can read more on the subject here & here.
