The name of late Japanese film star, Haruma Miura, has been honored with a lantern at Yasukuni Shrine, a major Shinto shrine in Tokyo that commemorates those who died in war for Japan. The lantern, commonly used in Japan to honor the deceased, has been lit as a tribute to Miura who sadly passed away in July 2020. The shrine, often at the heart of political and diplomatic controversy due to its honoring of war criminals, is seen nationwide as a cultural symbol recognizing fallen heroes.

The Yasukuni Shrine is a significant cultural institution in Japan, traditionally lighting lanterns to honor the deceased, particularly those who died in service to the nation. The inclusion of Haruma Miura, a wildly popular figure in Japan's entertainment industry who sadly committed suicide, has sparked both commemoration and debate, underscoring the nation's conversation around mental health in high-pressure professions like acting.

Events like these can be compared to Hollywood's "In Memoriam" segments during the Oscars ceremony, where entertainment industry figureheads are honored after passing away. However, the context of a shrine often associated with war dead adds a unique complexity to Japan's remembrance.