Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery
Established by the Japanese government in 1959 to house the remains of the many unknown Japanese soldiers, military employees, and ordinary civilians who died overseas during World War II.
Annual Autumn Memorial Service was held at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery on October 18th, 2022, from 13.00 to 14.00.
The Crown Prince and Princess Akishino -Miya attended the annual service.
The memorial service is held annually in the middle of October to console the spirits of the soldiers, military employees, and citizens enshrined at the Memorial Hall, who symbolize the spirits of all people who lost their lives in the war.
Annual Autumn Memorial Service was held at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery on October 18th, 2021, from 13.00 to 14.00.
The Crown Prince and Princess Akishino -Miya attended the annual service.
The Autumn Memorial Service was hosted by the Memorial Foundation and received around 300 attendees downsized this year because of the coronavirus infection.
Annual Autumn Memorial Service was held at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery on October 19th, 2020, from 13:00 to 14:00.
The Crown Prince & Princess Akishino-Miya attended the annual service. This year is exceptional as it marks the commemoration of the 75 anniversary of the Japanese surrender in WWII.
Due to the coronavirus, the size of the Memorial Service was reduced to prevent spread. 400 guests were participating in this annual event.
Famous Japanese Actress, Haruka Ayase, Visiting Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for TBS series from August 15 at 2.00 PM JST
July 26/ 2020
Famous Japanese Actress, Haruka Ayase, visited Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery with her TV crew members on July 26, 2020, to pay respect to the War Dead Spirits. The TV program, entitled ”Listening to the War”, will be aired on TBS from August 15 at 2.00 PM JST.
Prime Minister Abe and Cabinet Members Visiting Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery on 75th Japan Surrender Anniversary
August 15/ 2020
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo visited Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery with major cabinet members to pay respect to the War Dead Spirits on the 75th Japan Surrender Anniversary.
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare held the first annual worship ceremony since start of the pandemic
May 30/2022
The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare held the first annual worship ceremony since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic more than 2 years ago.
This year the 217 unknown remains journeyed from Russia (176), Central Pacific (32) and Iwo Jima (9).
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