The Indian in the Yasukuni Shrine

To the northwest of Tokyo’s imperial palace, the Yasukuni Shrine is a 148-year old complex of memorials and cherry tree-dotted grounds, commemorating those who died in the service of Japan between 1869 and 1947. It has emerged as the symbol of Japan’s fraught relations with its neighbouring countries and its own uncomfortable relationship with its … Continue reading The Indian in the Yasukuni Shrine