Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine

A lively festival at a controversial location

Hana Joy Apr 15, 2013 - 1 min read

<p>Many of the booths sell very traditional foods at reasonable prices</p>

<p>Once inside the gates, the cherry blossoms blanket the sky</p>

<p>The road to the shrine is lined with festival booths</p>

<p>The shrine can be seen through the entrance gates</p>

As is eloquently discussed by many, Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial location due to its position as a memorial to those who died in World War II. Although this factor itself warrants a visit, in the spring the cherry blossoms are also well worth a trip.

A large festival is held on-site, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the splendor of the festival.

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Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...