War-linked Yasukuni shrine bans cosplay, military attire on premises
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo has announced on its official website that it will ban cosplay and the wearing of military-re
The Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo, linked to war, has announced a ban on cosplay and military attire on its premises, according to its official website. The statement explains that while military personnel with relevant affiliations or qualifications are exempt, people without such qualifications will no longer be allowed to wear such attire.
This ban is in effect year-round and aims to maintain the shrine's serenity and dignity. The shrine honors the souls of wartime leaders convicted as war criminals and around 2.5 million war dead. The ban comes after past visits by Japanese leaders, which have drawn harsh backlash from neighboring countries.
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