The former Aioi Bridge was built in 1932, in
a distinctive "T" shape. The apparent target
of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, it was
subjected to an estimated blast pressure of
seven tons per square meter - 15 times greater
than normal. . . . — — Map (db m243960) HM WM
This is where the shop of the soy sauce dealer Omiya once stood, the site of the assassination on November 15th, 1867 of Ryoma Sakamoto (1835-1867), among the greatest contributors to the Meiji Restoration, with his sworn friend Shintaro Nakaoka . . . — — Map (db m113707) HM
(English marker:)
Ako Gishi Graves
Designated as a historic site by the government
About the graves of Ako Gishi (loyal samural retainers of Ako)
Asano Naganori, the feudal lord of Ako, was driven to assault his . . . — — Map (db m295810) HM
Takatora Tōdō's Tea Ceremony House
Takatora Tōdō, a military commander, was ranked high by Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Ieyasu Tokugawa. This tea ceremony house was built about 350 years ago and used for the reception of . . . — — Map (db m294997) HM
In Memoriam. Commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 19 February 16 March 1945.
Heavily Fortified and fiercely defended by Imperial Japanese Forces.
Dedicated to the brave men of the Fourth Marine Division and . . . — — Map (db m232068) WM
