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It carves the name of every person who died in the Battle of Okinawa, regardless of nationality, soldier or civilian.
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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Founded / opened：1995
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