Monument for War Dead of Okinawan Settlers of the South Sea Pacific Mandate
Historic sitesHistory
The monument to repose of the souls of 12,826 settlers who lost their lives in the Pacific War of the South Sea Pacific Mandate.
Basic information
- Address
- 902-0078 467 Shikina Naha Okinawa On the grounds of Shikina Cemetery
- Business hours
- Nothing in particular.
- Close day
- Nothing in particular.
- Charge
- Free
- Parking
- None
- Access information
- A 4-minute walk from the Shikinaen-mae bus stop.
Additional Information
- Academic information
- Approximately 60,000 Okinawans settled in the South Sea Pacific Mandate (Islands of Micronesia, such as Saipan, Tinian, Parao, Ponape) before the Pacific War, but 12,826 of them lost their life during the war. From donations of survivors, the monument was built in December, 1963, for the repose for the souls of those who died during their development.