Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Peace Monument

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

1. Peace Monument Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On the 50th anniversary of the USA DAI Nippon Butoku Kai, this peace monument in Red Wing Park was created by the City of Virginia Beach with lofty aims for people-to-people initiatives of sister cities. The monument stands with prayers and hopes for eternal peace and prosperity on earth. This global vision became possible with the generous donations given by Takemichi Kuwahara, President, DNBK General Corporation of Japan and Dr. Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada and Bushin Kan USA DNK members, DNBK International Members and Japan Education Culture Center, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker monument is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Peace.

Location. 36° 47.487′ N, 75° 59.572′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Marker is on Sakura Lane 0.2 miles east of General Booth Boulevard. The marker is located in Red Wing Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach VA 23451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eastern Shore Chapel (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Flame of Hope (approx. 2 miles away); Flame Of Hope

Peace Monument image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

2. Peace Monument

(approx. 2 miles away); de Witt Cottage (approx. 3.6 miles away); Virginia Legends Walk (approx. 3.6 miles away); USS Forrestal CVA/CV/AVT-59 (approx. 3.6 miles away); 203rd Red Horse Flight (approx. 3.6 miles away); In Memory of Our Departed Shipmates (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

3. Peace Monument

Yoshino Cherry Tree image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

4. Yoshino Cherry Tree

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

5. Yoshino Cherry Tree

Sign at the entrance to Red Wing Park image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, September 21, 2016

6. Sign at the entrance to Red Wing Park

Red Wing Sakura Promenade image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe

7. Red Wing Sakura Promenade

Yoshino Sakura Cherry Trees were dedicated to the Red Wing Park in honor of Sershin and Yuriko Hamada and in commemoration of 40th Anniversary of USA DNBK Bushin Kan Dojo and in the spirit of goodwill and lasting friendship between Miyazaki and Virginia Beach, and the people of Japan and the United States of America. We pray the beauty of cherry blossom embraces the heart of all people with hope of tomorrow and peaceful happiness in life. October 16, 2005
Japan Education Culture Center Inc
Dal Nippon Butoku Kal USA Bushin Kan

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on December 5, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.