JOURNAL ARTICLE

Yasukuni Fundamentalism: Japanese Religions and the Politics of Restoration.

  • Published In: Social Science Japan Journal, 2023, v. 26, n. 2. P. 243 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SAALER, Sven 3 of 3

Abstract

General Headquarters (GHQ), Mullins explains, had no comprehensive policy of destroying Shinto shrines, not even those prominent in the system of state Shinto. Analysing the composition of the pro-Yasukuni camp as well as groups critical of the Yasukuni visits, Mullins shows how relevant and controversial war commemoration remains in contemporary Japan. Using primary sources, Mullins shows how the policy was shaped that led to the so-called Shinto Directive, a GHQ document defining the separation of Shinto from political life in Japan. Following an analysis of the GHQ policies on Christianity in Japan, Mullins moves on to Shinto responses to the Occupation policies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Social Science Japan Journal. 2023/07, Vol. 26, Issue 2, p243
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1369-1465
  • DOI:10.1093/ssjj/jyad002
  • Accession Number:172915510
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