Yasukuni Shrine: History, Memory, and Japan’s Unending Postwar (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)
This book investigates the Yasukuni Shrine's history and its place in Japan's postwar memory. It explores how the shrine continues to shape national discourse and international perceptions, offering a scholarly examination of commemoration and conflict in modern Japan.
About This Book
The Yasukuni Shrine stands as a pivotal site in Japan's postwar narrative, embodying the nation's complex relationship with its past. This book examines the shrine's historical evolution and its significance in collective memory.
Through detailed analysis, it addresses how the shrine influences contemporary Japanese society and international relations. The study highlights the tensions between commemoration and controversy in the postwar era.
As part of the Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University, the work provides an academic perspective on these enduring issues. It offers insights into Japan's unending postwar journey.
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