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Pay Homage to the Fallen War Heroes at the Yasukuni Shrine

Pay Homage to the Fallen War Heroes at the Yasukuni Shrine

The Yasukuni Shrine is a monument located in Tokyo, dedicated to the slain soldiers who sacrificed themselves for their country and the Emperor of Japan during the Boshin War and the World War II. The shrine situated in Chiyoda, which is among the 23 special wards in Tokyo, is a place worthy of a visit for enthusiastic travellers looking for new discoveries. This imperial shrine was established and revealed to the public as a hall of worship in the year 1869 and it has thus been one of the city's foremost landmarks.

Currently it is known that there are over 2 million names of men and women listed in the Symbolic Registry of Divinities, whose lives were dedicated to the services of the Japanese Imperial Government. The temple, which is a monument to the fallen, serves as a house where the souls and spirits of these people are entombed.

Sightseers touring the establishment will be able to pay homage to the fallen soldiers by offering them meals and words of appreciation. However, the priests at the shrine pay homage to the entombed every day, but as a sign of respect, it is advised that visitors too should partake in the many rituals practiced at the temple. What is more, at the shrine, you will be able to see the names of each slain war hero who were a part of the wars that included the Seinan War, the Manchurian Incident, Russo-Japanese wars, World War I and II, the China Incident and the Boshin War. Enthusiastic sightseers can also seek out the Japanese War Museum dedicated to the World War II, situated in close proximity to the shrine.

The temple that attracts more than five million people annually also conducts many festivals and events such as the New Year's Festival, Kenkoku Kinensai (which is the anniversary of Japan's first emperor) and the Founding Day. Other festivals include the Mitama Matsuri (a mid summer festival that is held by a number of close family and friends as a respect to their lost family members) and the Meijisai, the Emperor Meijisai's birthday, is among the many celebrations.

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