Tojin Tombs — Attraction in Ishigaki

The memorial to three U.S. Naval aviators is located here. The plaque describes their capture and execution by Japanese troops during WW2. Two of the men were beheaded and the third was tortured and used for bayonet practice, all in violation of international human rights law and the law of war. The site is a poignant reminder of the horror of war and the lessons we can learn from the sins of previous...

Very Chinese influenced tomb with very detailed art. The signs are in Japanese. There are other movements on the site. Most are in Japanese only. The one with the tribute to 3 Americans who died is in English. It was really heartfelt to read about the history. You realize how far the WWII was felt on all the islands and why the Japanese strove for world peace.

Free. Parking on the side. Has...

A memorial stating the history of Chinese slaves being shipped to the US but had a riot and escaped to Ishigaki, getting food, shelter, and all kinds of support from the locals, and after a year long fight, the over one hundred slaves could finally go back to Fuzhou, China. So this memorial is a friendship icon between Taiwan/Fuzhou/ishigaki. Thr former Taiwan head wrote calligraphy naming...