From the picture source: "The Japan Society is the leading independent body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. With a history stretching back to 1891, its members are committed to promoting deep and lasting understanding between our two countries."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Japan Society in Britain
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Japanese Garden - Holland Park
Another plaque, further along the path reads: The Empress and I, as well as s...
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Japanese students at UCL
The monument is made of fine-grained gabbro, polished to a black, mirror-like...
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