We loved recognizing feng shui principles in the planning of these gardens

Great mossy stone wall at Chiran gardens

Entrance to one of the homes in the Chiran Gardens

Beautiful garden with water feature and a small waterfall

Sign for tea house at entrance to Chiran Peace Museum

Each lantern has the face of one of the lost Kamakaze pilots

Artwork depicting the mission and glory of the Kamakaze pilots' sacrifice

Photo of Kamakaze pilots before sortie (battle)

Chiran, Japan

March 13 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

…the Southernmost city on Japan’s bullet train. We saw some of the homes of the Japanese warrior class (Samurai) in Chiran. Next, we visited the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum featuring the story of the Special Attack Corps, the Kamikaze. We had no idea that Chiran was a major training and departure site for these men. We saw the emotion of the Japanese visitors as they listened to the retelling of the Kamikaze warriors. Very moving. We made an origami Samurai hat on the way back.Read more