When War Criminals Are Enshrined: Yasukuni’s Unquiet Past
A documentary explores the clash of justice and remembrance at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, where convicted WWII criminals are still honored.
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Russia Condemns Japan’s Whitewashing of WWII Crimes
Russia condemns Japan’s attempts to whitewash its WWII history and urges Tokyo to atone by acknowledging past atrocities and honoring victims beyond the Yasukuni Shrine.
Korean WWII Families Sue to Remove Ancestors’ Names from Yasukuni Shrine
Ten Korean families sued to delist ancestors’ names from Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seeking 880 million won in damages over forced WWII conscription.
Yasukuni Shrine: How Japan’s War Memorial Divides Asia
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors 2.5M war dead, including 14 Class-A criminals. Visits by PM Sanae Takaichi have sparked controversy and strained ties with neighboring countries.