We hope that many worshipers will come to know the elevated thoughts of th e noble souls who gave up their lives for the country that they loved. The last messages that they composed are displayed on the Jinja display. We present here the last messages displayed for this month.
- I Am Praying for You From Yasukuni Shrine
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From Father,
Keiko, my darling Keiko,
Father is praying that you grow up soon, become a fine person and work for the sake of the country.
Be sure to follow what Mother teaches you and study hard so that you are never second to anyone.
You must remember that ¡Èeffort is better than genius,¡É become a great person and be dutiful to Mother.
Father is always praying in this way for you from Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.Jusaku Ikegame Mikoto
Major, Japanese Army
Killed in Action in the Vicinity of the 903 Meter Hill in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands on November 23, 1942
Born in Isobe-mura, Nishikubiki-gun, Niigata Prefecture
Age: 40
