All Japan Sugamo Prison Memorial

Sugamo Prison Memorial

A humble memorial stands on the site of a major prison where class-A war criminals were held after WWII.

Toshima City, Japan

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Sugamo Prison circa 1945-1952.   Unknown
The Sunshine 60 building seen from the park.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The site of Sugamo Prison.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
“Praying for Eternal Peace.”   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
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