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The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
Understanding and Transforming Chosen Traumas and Glories Tatsushi Arai
What is Yasukuni? (1)
Yasukuni = “Pacifying the Nation” Shinto shrine dedicated to those who have died for the Japanese nation and the emperor since 1853. Built in 1869 by the Meiji Emperor to commemorate the victims of a civil war over “modernization”.
Visions toward 2015: Asia-Pacific Peace Memorial
Religiously “neutral” venue for prayer, joint reflection, and dialogue in Tokyo Multi-national and communal – not exclusive nationalism Joint-visits by heads of state and ordinary citizens Art, music, international youth camps – dedicated to future generations
What is Yasukuni?
The event of
What is Yasukuni?
2.5 million killed in wartime worshipped as “gods” The “gods” include class A war criminals sentenced to death by the Tokyo Trial. Embodiment of the emperor and national Shintoism till „45
Museum in Yasukuni (2)
Yasukuni: Why important?
Official visits on August 15 by Japanese prime ministers cause controversies in China, Korea, Taiwan, etc. Damage on diplomatic relations
Musemum in Yasukuni (1)
Views WWII and other wars as policies for selfdefense Wars fought to achieve equality among races, and remove western imperialism
Yasukuni as a cultural carrier
Implications for chosen glories and traumas? Implications for the past-present link? What can we do about this?
Okinawa - Cornerstone of Peace
Rituals in Yasukuni: How do people become gods?
Names recorded in the “Book of Souls” Placed on a futon mat; prayers offered Souls merging into the ocean of life
Understanding and Transforming Chosen Traumas and Glories Tatsushi Arai
What is Yasukuni? (1)
Yasukuni = “Pacifying the Nation” Shinto shrine dedicated to those who have died for the Japanese nation and the emperor since 1853. Built in 1869 by the Meiji Emperor to commemorate the victims of a civil war over “modernization”.
Visions toward 2015: Asia-Pacific Peace Memorial
Religiously “neutral” venue for prayer, joint reflection, and dialogue in Tokyo Multi-national and communal – not exclusive nationalism Joint-visits by heads of state and ordinary citizens Art, music, international youth camps – dedicated to future generations
What is Yasukuni?
The event of
What is Yasukuni?
2.5 million killed in wartime worshipped as “gods” The “gods” include class A war criminals sentenced to death by the Tokyo Trial. Embodiment of the emperor and national Shintoism till „45
Museum in Yasukuni (2)
Yasukuni: Why important?
Official visits on August 15 by Japanese prime ministers cause controversies in China, Korea, Taiwan, etc. Damage on diplomatic relations
Musemum in Yasukuni (1)
Views WWII and other wars as policies for selfdefense Wars fought to achieve equality among races, and remove western imperialism
Yasukuni as a cultural carrier
Implications for chosen glories and traumas? Implications for the past-present link? What can we do about this?
Okinawa - Cornerstone of Peace
Rituals in Yasukuni: How do people become gods?
Names recorded in the “Book of Souls” Placed on a futon mat; prayers offered Souls merging into the ocean of life