Cenotaph of the Japanese Army Crematorium in Keelung

The Cenotaph of the Japanese Army Crematorium in Keelung is a stone memorial structure bearing inscriptions that honor deceased Japanese soldiers. The site marks where soldiers were cremated during the period of Japanese administration in Taiwan.

The cenotaph dates from the period when Japan administered Taiwan and soldiers stationed there died far from home. The crematorium facility was established to accommodate Japanese burial practices during this time.

The memorial reflects Japanese funeral customs centered on cremation, a practice that defined how soldiers were honored after death. Walking around the site, visitors notice elements of Japanese spiritual traditions embedded in the stone structure.

The memorial is located in Ren-ai District and can be reached by public transportation with signs marking the way to the site. Visiting in the morning allows you to explore the area with fewer crowds around.

The cenotaph is one of few remaining structures that specifically marks a Japanese military cremation site on the island. It reveals how soldiers were laid to rest far from their homeland during occupation.