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A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead

Source: japantoday.com Published Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:07:01 +0000

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Key context: Emperor Meiji first visited the site that would become one of Japan’s most controversial shrines in 1874. He vowed that the names of those who died for their… This development from japantoday.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Emperor Meiji first visited the site that would become one of Japan’s most controversial shrines in 1874. He vowed that the names of those who died for their…

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