Cornerstone of Peace, War memorial in Itoman, Japan
The Cornerstone of Peace features black granite screens arranged in concentric arcs, displaying names of individuals who perished during World War II.
Inaugurated on June 23, 1995, the memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa and holds inscriptions of 241,281 casualties.
The memorial serves as a gathering place where locals conduct annual ceremonies on June 23rd to honor war victims and promote global peace.
Located within Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, the memorial contains information centers and remains accessible through regular public transportation services.
The granite screens stretch over 2,200 meters, recording names from multiple nations including Japan, USA, UK, and Korea without distinction of nationality.
Location: Itoman
Inception: June 23, 1995
Made from material: granite
Website: https://heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/facility/heiwanoishiji
GPS coordinates: 26.09519,127.72503
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:28
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