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Japan War-end Anniversary!

Woman prays by a tree at the National Cemetery in Tokyo

Woman prays by a tree at the National Cemetery in Tokyo


Shinichi Kamajo, founder of ultra-right wing group Gishin Gokoku-kai

Shinichi Kamajo, founder of ultra-right wing group Gishin Gokoku-kai

Aug. 15, the day that marked Japan’s surrender in the Pacific War, is also a day when Japanese make the pilgrimage to Yasukuni Shrine, often referred to as “Japan’s Soul” and the place where convicted war criminals are interred. As a result, it is a magnet for nationalists and right-wingers. You can find more images that I took during a day which took me from the shrine, to the national cemetery and then on to another cemetery that houses the grave of Japan’s war-time leader Hideki Tojo here.
Also here a photo story on Japanese nationalism that ran in Global Post recently. Comments welcome!

Date: August 16th, 2009 @ 03:55

Author: roblogger

Categories: japan society, nationalism

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Mike Ignatov

in August 16th, 2009 @ 23:50

Timely and stimulating story. August is an interesting time of the year in Japan. First comes the A-bomb anniversaries of the 6th and 9th, and one’s heart is overwhelmed by the pain of that enormous tragedy. At that moment Japan seems to be a victim of history. Then a week later these folks come out in their black vans and one’s sympathies tend to cool, and the desired victim-status stands on shakier ground.

Damon

in August 17th, 2009 @ 13:07

Hello mate, you`re back! I didn`t see you at Yasukuni but glad to have you back, let`s catch up soon. Love the pics recently, especially the window cleaner on on the Cocoon tower. Wow!!
Take care and talk soon
Damon