The Yasukuni Shrine, located in Tokyo, Japan, is a Shinto shrine that was established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji. It is dedicated to the souls of those who have died in service to Japan, particularly during various conflicts from the Boshin War through to World War II. The shrine is a place of commemoration and controversy, as it includes the names of over two million individuals, among them convicted war criminals. It serves as a complex symbol of Japan's past and its approach to war memory.