Yasukuni Jinja by wysiwig
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Yasukuni Shrine (Yasukuni Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the kami (spirits) of soldiers and others who died fighting on behalf of the Emperor of Japan. Yasukuni houses the actual souls of the dead as kami, or "spirits/souls" as loosely defined in English. It is believed that all negative or evil acts committed are forgiven when this occurs. The shrine was built to commemorate the soldiers who fought and died to bring about the restoration of the Emporer to power in 1869. The site became controvertial when the kami of World War II Japanese war criminals were enshrined at Yasukuni. Demonstrations, sometimes violent, have occurred in Asia particularly in China over visits by Japanese government officials.
The image shows the Chumon Torii gate looking toward the Yasukuni Shrine's haiden or main prayer hall.
Comments (11)
Very beautiful shot and interesting history. Thanks for sharing
I very much like how you've composed this. An elegant building.
lovely building and history !
"all negative or evil acts committed are forgiven when this occurs" It is no wonder that this has caused controversy in China. It brings forth conflicted responses in me as well. I think of an interview of the Dalai Lama I watched many years ago that still sticks firmly in my brain. The interviewer was trying to get him to express some anger against the Chinese for their actions in Tibet. I can't remember exactly what the Dalai Lama said, but the impression I got was that he knew that the actions of the Chinese were because of something broken within them. That they were to be pitied, not hated. In this sense I can see the value of the Yasukuni Shrine. Forgiveness for the brokenness brought on by war. But for the sake of the victims of war and in the desire to learn from and not repeat past atrocities, such forgiveness needs clarification particularly when it is placed in the context of actions done for ones country. It should not be seen as an excuse or a license to forget. I never visited (or knew of) this shrine. Thanks for the information. Excellent composition, with the long walkway to the torii and the shrine beyond. I remember walking beneath a torii and the feeling of entering a sacred space. Sometimes the feeling was lost in the crowds, but other times it was very much as it had been meant to be. I like the people here, all seeming to take different things from their visit. The lady nearest is getting information. The woman walking out of the image is passing through. Whether she has stopped for a moment to contemplate the shrine, or it is just on her way to somewhere else, we do not know. The cluster on the steps are together. Whether they have just met there or arrived together and are now deciding on their next move, they are more in community with each other than with the shrine before and behind them. The two facing the shrine seem to be entering into its sacred space. Excellent capture!
a very interesting shot and great info!
bured never fight... great capture and intro!
beau travail!
Very beautiful photo !Great composition and interestin history !
very interesting, I agree wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
I love the POV and the history. Too much dying and glorification of war for me. It's all such a waste. Not your picture of course, but the whole shrine and that part of the culture. Your picture is wonderful.
Magnificent capture and wonderful share of information. Dana