Summary
The Pokémon Company canceled a card game event planned at the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan after facing criticism from China. The shrine is controversial because it honors war dead, including convicted war criminals, which upsets countries affected by Japan's wartime actions. The company apologized and stated they will improve their approval procedures.
Key Facts
- The event was scheduled to take place at the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan.
- The shrine honors those who died in wars, including over 1,000 convicted war criminals.
- The announcement of the event led to backlash from China.
- The Pokémon Company admitted the event was posted by mistake and canceled it quickly.
- Tensions between China and Japan are currently high due to political issues, including Japan's stance on Taiwan.
- The Pokémon Company promised to review and enhance its event approval process to prevent future issues.
