Japanese war shrine bans military cosplay ahead of World War II anniversary
A key Japanese war shrine has banned military cosplay ahead of the anniversary of World War II.
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The decision reflects sensitivities surrounding Japan’s wartime history and regional political tensions.
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- Key Japan war shrine bans military cosplay ahead of second world war anniversary ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
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