General MacArthur in Kamiyamada?

March 21, 2008: 長野に来る理由 Reasons to Come to Nagano

General Mac

At the hill behind Togura Kamiyamada Onsen, there is a History Museum that has become, err, historical itself. It closed its doors many moons ago, and most of the artifacts have moved on. There are a few interesting statues remaining, though, including ones of Chang Kai Shek and of this guy, General Douglas MacArthur. I had heard stories of him related to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City, but it's somewhat bizarre seeing his statue here above our town!



Stone Lanterns lining the road by the defunct History Museum


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