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Cosplayers visiting Tokyo will need to cross one of the city’s best-known shrines off their list of potential photo locations, with Yasukuni Shrine introducing a new policy prohibiting cosplay costumes throughout its grounds.

Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine is banning military cosplay on its grounds, after the site became a focal point for displays by nationalist groups, often dressed in replica army uniforms or military-style dress.

Ban at Yasukuni shrine comes amid increasing visits by nationalist groups appearing in military style dress

There’s more to consider than just costuming, makeup, and posing when taking cosplay photos. If you want a really convincing shot, you’re going to need a good background too. Thankfully, for those cosplaying as characters whose outfits draw inspiration from samurai, ninja, yokai, or other symbols of traditional Japanese folklore, there are plenty of places…

With the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II approaching, Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine has introduced new rules banning visitors from wearing military uniforms or costumes on its grounds.