A Japanese flag was shown at the gate of Yasukuni Jinja

Japanese flag in Shinto shrine
The Japanese flag at Yasukuni Shrine
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The flag of the rising sun was displayed at the Shinto gate of Yasukuni Shrine. This is the National Foundation Day, and it is said that Emperor Jinmu, the first emperor of Japan, ascended to the throne on this day in 660 B.C. If this is historical fact, it is more than 2,600 years ago. If this is historical fact, it was more than 2,600 years ago. At that time, the Roman Empire did not yet exist, and China had not yet entered the Qin dynasty. The eight generations from Emperor Jinmu to Emperor Kaika are considered the “missing eight generations” whose existence is in doubt, and this is not believed to be a historical fact.

The present Emperor is the 125th. Even if we include Emperor Kōkyoku (Emperor Saimei) and Emperor Kōken (Emperor Shōtoku), who were both re-joined to the throne, each reign averaged about 21 years. In this light, the Showa period, which lasted more than 60 years, was an exceptionally long reign.

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Aug 2017 IN THE CITY TOKYO

PHOTO DATA

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10244

Shooting Date

Feb 2017

Posted On

August 11, 2017

Modified On

November 13, 2024

Place

Kudan, Tokyo

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA

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