Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
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| Established | 1975 |
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| Location | Itoman, Okinawa |
| Type | War memorial |
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Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (沖縄県立平和祈念資料館, Okinawa Kenritsu Heiwa Kinen Shiryōkan) is a museum in Itoman, Okinawa. It was established on June 11, 1975. The Cornerstone of Peace, a monument similar to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is located here.
Background
During
Invasion of Japan. Fighting occurred between March and September 1945, resulting in over 250,000 casualties, including 150,000 Okinawan civilians. The Battle of Okinawa has been described as the deadliest battle of the war. The United States controlled the islands until 1972, when they were returned to Japan and Okinawa Prefecture
was reestablished.
Description
The Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Prayer Park, and the Cornerstone of Peace were established in 1975 on Mabuni Hill, next to the "Suicide Cliffs" where the Battle of Okinawa ended.Prefecture of Japan.[2]
References
- ^ "Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum". www.peace-museum.pref.okinawa.jp.
- ^ "Peace Memorial Park Okinawa - JapanVisitor Japan Travel Guide". www.japanvisitor.com.
External links
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