| A tour of the Bat Kat memorial site
The bell tower:
Viewed from southwest[39]
Donors’ names are listed on the ceramic tiles covering the tower base[40]
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Plaque to left of donors' list:[41]
Design and construction of the bell tower by Commission of Japanese War Veterans from the Thai-Burma Campaign.
Masayoshi Nakatomi
Chairman (retired)
Husamitsu Medicine Co
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Plaque to right of donors' list:[42]
Donation through auspices of
Head of
Imperial Household Agency
Mr Watanabe
Japanese Consul, Chiang Mai
Mr Shigenori Suzuki
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On one side of the bell tower is this inscription:[43]
A message from those who constructed the bell tower:
Let us assembly here to show our respect for the teachings of Buddha.
During the period, 1941-1945, many people died because of an unnecessary war. This is very sad.
As war veterans who served in Burma and Thailand, we decided to build this monument.
In doing this, we hope to make the best use of their experience: we will make an effort to realize a peaceful world. We hope to meet these expectations.
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39.^ Author photo: cimg2235.jpg, 07 Jan 2008
40.^ Author photo: cimg2250a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008
41.^ Author photo: cimg2248a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008
42.^ Author photo: cimg2249a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008
43.^ Author photo: cimg2239a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008 |