41. Shintoku Girls' Middle School Monument
At the foot of green Hijiyama Hill
Stands your highly regarded school of Buddhist teachings.
Your school days were dedicated
To service at the home front and demolition work.
Considering your sacrifice
We shall not be at the home front again.
Explanation
Derived from the religion of the school, the Buddhist term “Pãramitã” is inscribed on the monument, which means accomplishment of profound wisdom. According to the records, the number of the A-bomb victims related to this school was 11 staff members and 374 students. “Shintoku-gakuen, August 3rd, 1959” can be read on the back of the monument.
Location : Shintoku Girls' High School, Minami-machi, Minami-ku