Location
Island offshore from Hiroshima.

Wartime History
Site of the Japanese Naval Academy. In 1945, the island was prepared as a defensive position against an expected American assault and students dug tunnel defenses.

Today
Still used as a base for the Japanese Self Defense Force.

Cadet Residence Hall
Constructed during the Meiji era with bricks imported from England.

Battleship Mutsu Gun Turret
From the Battleship Mutsu salvaged, restored and displayed at the academy.

127mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
On display outside JSDF Base.

Kairyu Submarine
1945 submarine, on display outside the Maritime Self-Defence Service School.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009