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Little-known Tokyo museum chronicles history’s deadliest air raid

The privately owned and operated Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage was established largely by the efforts of Katsumoto Saotome, a survivor of the World War II firebombing of Tokyo by U.S. Army Air Forces. It opened its doors on March 9, 2002. It aims to raise awareness and encourage public debate.

Sport and spirituality collide on the grounds of a controversial Tokyo shrine

Once a year, the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine are interrupted by the rhythmic stomp of sumo wrestlers and the murmur of picnickers staking out a view of the action. Wrestlers from across Japan descend on the Tokyo site to pray for strength and entertain the public with warm-up routines, mock bouts and mingling with fans.

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