Pokemon Card Event at Controversial Shrine Cancelled Amid China Protests
Jan 31, 2026
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A Pokemon card event at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, a site honoring Japan's wartime dead, was canceled amid protests from China. The shrine's history, including co
The Pokemon Card Event at the Yasukuni Shrine was recently Cancelled Amid Protests
The event, which aimed to promote cultural exchange through collectible trading cards, faced opposition due to the shrine's history of honoring Japan's wartime dead, including those convicted of war crimes. Protests from China and other affected nations led to the cancellation.
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