Meiji Shrine

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Meiji Shrine built?1920
2. What is the location?Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
3. What is the architectural style?Tachibana-zukuri (pure Japanese style)
4. Who were Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken?Emperor Meiji was the ruler who helped Japan become modern. His wife, Empress Shōken, supported him and helped people.
5. Why does Meiji Shrine have a big forest?The shrine has a large forest to create a green space that shows harmony with nature. It also remembers the emperor’s legacy.

Shinto: Japan's indigenous religion, characterized by the worship of kami (spirits or deities) and reverence for nature.
Deified Spirits: The spiritual essence of individuals elevated to a divine or semi-divine status after death, often through veneration.
Meiji Restoration: A political revolution in 1868 that restored imperial rule to Japan and led to rapid modernization and Westernization.
Mausoleum: A grand and imposing tomb, often built as a monument to the deceased.