Yasukuni-Jinja Shrine by 2024 MAEGIN MA WYE KIT

2024maeginma — 2024-11-04 13:16:40 UTC

Hello! Do complete the following activities as a group. For every post, remember to add the names of your group members in the title. Have fun exploring Yasukuni-Jinja :)

Instructions

2024maeginma — 2024-11-04 13:20:39 UTC

Read through the attached e-booklet and write a pre-visit reflection on the shrine. You can read through the following questions to guide your reflections:

How does the Yasukuni Shrine issue influence Japanese domestic politics, including debates over historical interpretation and national identity?

How does the Yasukuni Shrine controversy affect Japan's international image and its relationships with other countries?
What are the potential consequences of Japan's approach to this issue for its global influence?

Instructions

2024maeginma — 2024-11-04 13:28:58 UTC

At the site, explore the precinct with the map above. There are 39 points of interest you can explore as a group. After you have finished exploring the area, pick 3 specific points of interest and photograph them. Then, pen down some reflections. Upload your pictures and accompanying reflections below.

Instructions

2024maeginma — 2024-11-04 13:35:04 UTC

One member of each group is to show their grandparents/parents/elderly friends the video above and ask them about their feelings towards the Yasukuni-Jinja shrine from a Singaporean perspective. As a group, consolidate your findings in a post below.

Instructions

2024maeginma — 2024-11-04 13:36:55 UTC

During the debrief, reflect on the following questions as a group and consolidate your thoughts in a post below. We will be calling some students to share their thoughts so do come up with something to share!

Do you agree with the museum’s portrayal of Japan’s war history? What were some things you noticed that surprised you?
Given that these individuals have been tried and convicted in an international tribunal as war criminals, why does Japan choose to honour these individuals?
- What does this tell us about Japan's political stance on this matter?
- How does Japan negotiate its stance with its neighbours who were also subjected to the Japanese Occupation (JO), as well as the international community?
- After visiting the shrine, how has your understanding of Japan’s unique political landscape evolved?
- How does the above affect Japan's global influence in the 21st century?
How does the Shinto religious context of the shrine influence its role in Japanese society?
How has the Yasukuni Shrine issue contributed to tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly China and South Korea? What are the underlying historical and political factors that influence these relationships?
What is the nature of the Japanese government's involvement with Yasukuni Shrine? How has the government's stance on the shrine evolved, and what are the implications of this relationship?