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Hiroshima Monument

Honolulu, Hawaii

Free to visit, outdoors, open any time.

A roughly carved "C" form which represents "century," supported by a pillar with four Chinese characters on the sides which signify that "blessings from heaven are invoked by peace and harmony." The sculpture commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to arrive in Hawaii. Located at Foster Botanical Garden.

Where to find it

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Artist
Yoshinari Kochi
Material
Sculpture
Year
1960
City
Honolulu, HI
Coordinates
21.31663, -157.85825

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