Yasukuni Shrine is widely misunderstood as a symbol of militarism, yet its true purpose is to honor the spirits of Japan’s war dead and promote peace, reflecting both Japan’s losses and the suffering caused to others. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/08/13/japan/the-myths-surrounding-yasukuni-shrine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #yakusunishrine #wwii #china #southkorea #religion