Overview
Over 240,000 names cut into folding stone walls - carved without dividing by nationality, uniform, or side.
About this place
The Cornerstone of Peace is a monument in Itoman commemorating the Battle of Okinawa and the role of Okinawa during World War II. The names of over two hundred and forty thousand people who lost their lives are inscribed on the memorial.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1995 Highlights / collection：Monument inscribed with 240,000 names, Names inscribed without distinguishing nationality or military versus civilian Genre：Sculpture, Architecture
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