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uv-vis t1_ja8k7u6 wrote

Reply to comment by Rockytana in This vegetarian BBQ sauce has a swastika as their logo. by mike95242

Yes, it was adopted into Buddhism also. I remember a big spat about a Golbat Pokémon card, with the symbol on it. And in East Asian temples and shrines it’s on the doors and everything. I’m sure plenty of tourists get a little confused and/or offended by it.

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ShinkuDragon t1_ja8ks4r wrote

iirc japan's maps used the symbol to represent its shrines on maps, leaving more than one tourist fairly indignated.

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Count_de_Ville t1_ja8r499 wrote

It's used for Buddhist temples. Not for Shinto shrines. Not nitpicking, just clarifying.

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porchpooper t1_ja90ely wrote

Yeah, Shinto shrine symbol looks like a giant A to look like this emoji ⛩️ . Definitely was a little concerned when I saw swastikas on the map in Japan.

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ShinkuDragon t1_jabf363 wrote

you're good mate. they are not the same and as the other dude mentioned they're both presented differently on maps.

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stopandtime t1_ja95yfm wrote

White people will find anything to be offended

It’s like their 2nd job lol

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