Yasukuni Shrine
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"Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Emperor Meiji in June 1869 and commemorates those who died in service of Japan, including 1,068 war criminals who were convicted of war crimes (with 14 who were tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, following World War II.
Some consider Yasukuni Shrine to be an example of the "nationalist, revisionist and unapologetic approach Japan has taken towards its conduct during World War II.""
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"It's long been a famous spot for cherry blossoms, with around 500 cherry trees planted here. This area is home to a special tree: every year, the Tokyo District Meteorological Observatory visits the grounds to make their cherry blossom forecast. When five buds bloom on this tree, the Japan Meteorological Agency declares the start of the cherry blossom season in Tokyo! Weekdays are relatively quiet in this area. "
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