Monument of the Nine Maidens

Overview

The Monument of the Nine Maidens, located in Wakkanai Park, Hokkaido, commemorates nine young women who tragically ended their lives on August 20, 1945, after completing their duties as telephone operators at the Sakhalin Maoka Post Office. This poignant memorial features a relief of the maidens and is inscribed with their final words, "Goodbye, goodbye." Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made during wartime and pay their respects. The monument is easily accessible, a 30-minute walk from Wakkanai Station, and offers a somber yet important historical perspective.

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