Japanese Hospital, World War II hospital complex in Garapan, Northern Mariana Islands.
The Japanese Hospital is a complex of three concrete buildings arranged in an L-shape with a domed entrance at the junction of two wings. The structures remain largely intact today, allowing visitors to see the original room layouts and architectural design.
The facility was built during Japan's administration of Saipan and served both military personnel and local residents until the Battle of Saipan in 1944. This battle marked the end of Japanese control over the islands and the cessation of the hospital's medical operations.
The main building now houses a museum with exhibits about the Pacific War and local island heritage. Visitors can learn how this region experienced wartime and what role medical facilities played in people's lives.
The site is located on Route 3 and is easy to access. The museum maintains regular hours, and visitors can explore the exhibitions, architectural elements, and historical documents at their own pace.
An underground circular chamber is one of three original structures, and its exact purpose remains a subject of ongoing research. Archaeologists and historians continue to investigate this mysterious space.
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