Yokohama War Cemetery, Commonwealth war cemetery in Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained cemetery in Karibachō, Yokohama, Japan. It serves as a war memorial and burial ground for soldiers from several nations.
Established after World War II, the cemetery was created to honor soldiers who died in the Pacific theater. It has been maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission since its inception.
The cemetery is a place of remembrance where local and international visitors come to pay respects, especially during commemorative events. The layout and inscriptions reflect the shared history of the Commonwealth and Japan.
The cemetery is open to visitors during daylight hours, and the main entrance is accessible from the nearby road. Visitors should dress respectfully and keep noise to a minimum while walking among the graves.
Among the uniform rows, a small number of graves belong to Japanese soldiers who fought alongside Commonwealth forces. This detail is often missed by visitors expecting only Allied burials.
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