AJRP Glossary

Term (romaji) shôkonsha
Japanese招魂社
Japanese (GIF)
TranslationShrine to commemorate the war dead
CommentsYasukuni 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
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