23. Sato-cho Monument
The men of Kawauchi Village
Sent to labor service in Zaimoku-cho.
Over two hundred fifty of them were instantly killed,
Without even opening their lunch boxes.
Even now,
The chief priest recites a sutra for them
Every morning.
Explanation
Volunteers Corps members from Sato-cho, Saeki-gun, were killed while engaging in demolition work of buildings and houses. Since the work site was close to Seigan-ji Temple, the monument was built in the precinct of the temple. Then, a new monument was built on the Honkawa River green belt in the Peace Memorial Park for the convenience of the bereaved families and relatives.
However, Seigan-ji Temple wanted to take care of the original monument, and even today the priests of the temple recite sutras for the victims in Mitaki where the temple moved, together with the original monument.
The illustration by Mr. Morio Yamasaki shows the original monument.
Location : Seiganji Temple, Mitaki Hon-machi, Nishi-ku