Japanese War Memorial, War memorial in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.
The Japanese War Memorial in Wan Chai is a concrete structure that commemorates soldiers who died during World War II in Hong Kong. Its foundation remains beneath Cameron Mansions, a residential building near the waterfront area.
The memorial was built in 1943 during Japan's occupation of Hong Kong and served to honor the fallen. After Japan's surrender, authorities removed it in stages, with the final demolition completed by 1947.
The site carries the name Chūrei-tō, rooted in Japanese memorial traditions. Visitors can observe how this place served as a space of remembrance, with traditional Japanese veneration practices reflected in its design.
The site sits beneath a modern apartment building and is not directly accessible to visitors. The best way to learn about this memorial is to walk through the district and look for historical marker information posted in the area.
Local accounts suggest a Japanese sword blade roughly 500 years old may have been buried in the memorial's foundation. Yet its existence remains unconfirmed and continues as part of the district's folklore.
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