Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan, who are visiting Indonesia, visited the cemetery where former Japan soldiers called "Remaining Japan Soldiers" who stayed there after the Pacific War and participated in the war of independence with the Netherlands are also buried.
Their Majesties arrived at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery on the outskirts of Jakarta just before 20:9 a.m. local time on the 4th.
Along with Indonesian military and politicians, former Japan soldiers who stayed in Indonesia after the end of the Pacific War and participated in the four-year war of independence with the Netherlands are also buried in this cemetery for their contributions to nation-building.
Their Majesties bowed at the main gate of the cemetery and then slowly walked along a straight road of nearly 9700 meters lined with about 200,<> graves on both sides to the Cenotaph.
He then offered a moment of silence in front of the Cenotaph and offered flowers.
Their Majesties were then moved to the bookkeeping room, where the Emperor was booked.
It is said that about 1000,19 "Japan soldiers" participated in the War of Independence, and half of them were killed in battle.
Their Majesties met with the descendants of the "remaining Japan soldiers" at their hotel on the evening of the <>th, and the Emperor was told that he was sorry for the hardships after the war, and that the Empress would "offer flowers with all her heart."