The natural cave, made of Ryukyu limestone, is narrow, and there are low spots where you have to bend over to avoid hitting your head. Fragments of glass bottles and teacups vividly remain as evidence of life in hiding. A memorial service was held yesterday at Chibichirigama in Yomitan Village. ▼81 years ago, a "mass suicide (forced mass death)" took place here.
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The natural cave, made of Ryukyu limestone, is narrow, and there are low spots where you have to bend over to avoid hitting your head. Fragments of glass bottles and teacups vividly remain as evidence of life in hiding. A memorial service was held yesterday at Chibichirigama in Yomitan Village. ▼81 years ago, a "mass suicide (forced mass death)" took place here.