Meiji Shrine
Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It honors the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.[1]
History
After the emperor's death in 1912, the Diet of Japan voted to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration.[2]
Work began on the shrine in 1915. It was formally dedicated in 1920; and it was completed in 1921.[2]
The grounds of the shrine were finished by 1926.[2] Trees in the park were donated by people from all parts of Japan.[3]
Until 1946, the Meiji Shrine was in the highest rank of government supported shrines (官幣大社, Kanpei-taisha).[4]
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