北白川宮能久親王紀念碑, Japanese imperial monument in Keelung, Taiwan.
Description
The memorial to Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa rises as a vertical stone structure in northern Keelung with inscribed text on its surface. The simple upright form marks a historical site and provides visitors with written information about the past.
History
The memorial was built in 1913 to honor a Japanese royal who died in Taiwan during a military operation in 1895. The structure was created nearly two decades after the death it commemorates.
Culture
The monument reflects a shared moment in Japanese and Taiwanese history that shaped the island's development. Visitors walking here encounter physical evidence of how colonial periods left lasting marks on the landscape.
Practical
The site can be reached by local transport from Keelung Station, and informational plaques help guide visitors through the location. Allow time to read the inscribed text and explore the space during daylight hours for the best experience.
Did you know?
This is the first memorial of its kind built outside Japan for an imperial family member. The site marks how far the imperial presence extended during this historical period.
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