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Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to honoring the country's war dead, including convicted war criminals from World War II. The shrine's purpose has expanded over the years to include those who died in various wars involving Japan. With over 2.4 million names listed, the shrine has become a focal point for controversy and debate, particularly regarding its inclusion of Class A war criminals. The shrine's history and significance are closely tied to [[emperor-meiji|Emperor Meiji]] and the [[meiji-period|Meiji period]], as well as the broader context of [[shintoism|Shintoism]] and its role in Japanese culture.