Yasukuni Shrine, Ginza, and bath house

We started our day at the Yasukuni Shrine for fallen Japanese soldiers. There is a lot of controversy about this shrine and museum. Only Japanese soldiers who are Japanese are recognized. Soldiers of other nationalities, such as Chinese and Koreans, who were forced into war for the Japanese emperor are left out. Also, many Japanese soldiers who have been tried as war criminals are enshrined there. So, while many go to this shrine to pray for their family members who have died in battle, many others do not support the shrine or museum.



Then we traveled to the Nihonbashi bridge, the historic entrance to Edo. From there we walked to Ginza for sight seeing and shopping. Ah... Ginza!



Two of us hopped on the subway and went to Tokyo Dome, home of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team...



And, we finished our day at the bath house, relaxing in the outdoor public baths.

Location:Tokyo, Japan