Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Okinawa Prefecture · Japan
It is a quiet place to remember the past and reflect on the value of peace.
Contents
12 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:04
Welcome to the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, located on the southernmost tip of Okinawa Island in Itoman City. This is not merely a park; it is a sacred precinct of memory, grief, and hope. …
Listen in the app2The Cornerstone of Peace: A Roll Call of the Fallen1:46
We walk now toward the 'Heiwa no Ishiji,' or the Cornerstone of Peace. This is perhaps the most profound memorial in the park. …
Listen in the app3The Peace Hall: The Golden Goddess of Peace1:34
Dominating the skyline of the park is the Peace Hall, a tall, white, seven-sided structure that symbolizes the seven continents and the world’s oceans. This hall is a landmark that can be seen from throughout the area, acting as…
Listen in the app4The Flame of Peace: A Union of Three Fires1:31
At the center of the Cornerstone of Peace pathways, we find the Flame of Peace. This fire is not merely a symbolic flickering light; it has a specific, weighted lineage. …
Listen in the app5Peace Hill and the Paper Cranes1:27
Opposite the Peace Hall lies Peace Hill, a memorial designed to resemble a naturally formed cave, or 'Gama.' During the battle, these caves were the only refuge for thousands of Okinawan civilians, who hid in their dark, damp…
Listen in the app6Peace Memorial Museum: Road to the Battle1:35
We now enter the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. This facility is the intellectual heart of the park, offering a pragmatic and unflinching look at the history of the region. …
Listen in the app7Peace Memorial Museum: The Typhoon of Steel and Testimony1:53
Continuing through the museum, Rooms 2 and 3 depict the 'Typhoon of Steel'—the battle itself. The exhibits are incredibly difficult to witness, featuring footage and dioramas of the three-month-long battle ground. …
Listen in the app8Museum Part 2: Battleground of Hell and War Testimonies3:18
Transitioning from the macro perspective of the bombardment, we enter Room Three, aptly titled Battleground of Hell. This section of the museum delves into the agonizing, nearly three month duration of the ground battle. …
Listen in the app9Museum Part 3: Keystone of the Pacific and Observatory3:06
Our final stop within the exhibition halls is Room Five, designated as the Keystone of the Pacific. This room shifts our temporal focus from the immediate violence of nineteen forty five to the complex, protracted aftermath of…
Listen in the app10Mabuni Hill and the Prefectural Monuments3:06
Leaving the museum complex, we now walk towards the eastern sector of the park, gently ascending the slopes of Mabuni Hill. This area serves as a vast, open air necropolis of a different nature than the Cornerstone of Peace. …
Listen in the app11The Forest Caves and the Peaceful Beach3:08
From the high ground of the prefectural monuments, we now locate a long, winding set of stairs that descends steeply into the dense coastal forest. This path takes us away from the manicured lawns and structured granite, leading…
Listen in the app12Closing1:37
As we conclude our journey through the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, we are left with the heavy yet necessary weight of memory. We have stood at the edge of the cliffs where the battle ended, walked among the names of two hundred…
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What is Okinawa Peace Memorial Park?
Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is a place in Okinawa Prefecture · Japan with 12 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Okinawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 12 |
| Total length | 26 min 05 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.0953, 127.7257 |
| Last updated |