Japan to build a war museum in Manipur

Japan's ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu said that his country will build a war museum at Maibam Lokpa Ching in Manipur's Bishenpur district.

Japanese ambassador to India Kenzhi Hiramatsu said the Japanese war museum would be built at the Myambam Lokapa Ching in Manipur Bishanpur district. Maibam Lokpa Ching is a historical place where the British and the Japanese fought during the Second World War. About 70,000 Japanese soldiers laid down their lives in the Imphal and Kohima battles, which are regarded as the fiercest, from March to June 1944.

In the past, some bones have been retrieved to perform last rites of the soldiers. However, Hiramatsu feels that many more can be found.

He also announced that a seminar will be held in November for Indian students who are desirous of studying in Japan.

"The Japanese government is inviting 25 persons from Manipur and Nagaland to visit Japan," Hiramatsu said.