AJRP Glossary
Term (romaji) | shôkonsha |
Japanese | 招魂社 |
Japanese (GIF) |
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Translation | Shrine to commemorate the war dead |
Comments | Yasukuni Shrine is dedicated to the memory of all Japanese soldiers who have died in the service of their country - including members of Japan's post-war army, the Self-Defence Forces ("jieitai"). It has regional branches all over Japan |
Type | Term |