This is the Japanese text of the
    memorial stele, shown in Chinese in
    the previous photo. The Chinese
    have little kind sentiment towards their
    neighbors to the east as a general
    rule--most of this antipathy resulting
    from the "invasion" and "occupation"
    between 1937-1945 by the Japanese
    military.  You do not see Japanese
    language on the mainland, especially
    on a long-lasting tablet like this,
    unless it is some project that the
    Japanese are footing the bill for.  This
    modern example at Bodhidharma's
    temple is a good example of this,
    I think.
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