When and where will the 81st anniversary of the Yanagihara Air Raid flower offering take place?

It will take place from 1:40 PM to 3:40 PM on Monday, May 25, in the 8th year of Reiwa, in front of the Minato City Government 60th Anniversary Monument 'Wagamono' near the Omotesando Intersection.

Who is organizing the flower offering?

It is co-organized by the Minato City Government and the citizen group 'Yanagihara Air Raid Commemoration Committee'.

What is the 'Wagamono' monument?

It is a monument established by the Minato City Government in 2007 (Heisei 19) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the city government, to mourn the victims of the war and to pray for peace, located near the Omotesando Intersection.

What is the purpose of this flower offering?

The purpose is to keep the memory of the war alive, to pass it on to younger generations and a wide range of people, and to provide an opportunity to think about peace.

What was the Yanagihara Air Raid?

It was a large-scale bombing that took place from the night of May 25 to the early morning of May 26, 1945, resulting in many casualties in the areas around the current Minato City (then Shiba, Azabu, and Akasaka Wards).

81 Years Since the 'Yamanote Air Raid': Flower Offering at Omotesando on Monday, May 25th

Published May 20, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:02 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

On May 25, 2026, Minato City will hold a flower-offering ceremony at the 'Wa wo Nozomu' monument in Omotesando to mark the 81st anniversary of the Yamanote Air Raid. Co-hosted with a citizens' group, the event aims to pass on memories of war to future generations.

On Monday, May 25, 2026, a flower-offering ceremony will be held for the 81st anniversary of the Yamanote Air Raid at the 'Wa wo Nozomu' monument near the Omotesando intersection. Amidst the bustling Omotesando, this event serves as an opportunity to reflect on the large-scale air raid that caused many casualties, ensuring the memories of war are connected to the next generation.

The Yamanote Air Raid, which took place from the night of May 25 to the early hours of May 26, 1945, caused extensive damage to what is now Minato City (then Shiba, Azabu, and Akasaka Wards). Many people lost their lives around Omotesando, and the area was reduced to ashes.

In 2007, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the ward government, the city established the 'Wa wo Nozomu' (Yearning for Harmony) monument near the Omotesando intersection to mourn those lost in the war and to wish for peace. Since 2020, the citizens' group 'Executive Committee for the Meeting to Tell the Story of the Yamanote Air Raid' has led an annual call for flower offerings on May 25th. Since last year, the city has co-hosted this event. Through this offering, the city aims to ensure the memories of war do not fade and to provide a moment for all generations, especially the youth, to reflect on peace.

Overview of the 81st Anniversary Flower Offering Date/Time: Monday, May 25, 2026, from 1:40 PM to 3:40 PM (Mayor Seike is scheduled to attend). Location: In front of the 60th Anniversary Monument 'Wa wo Nozomu', Omotesando Intersection (3-6-12 Kita-Aoyama, Minato City). Co-organizers: Minato City, Executive Committee for the Meeting to Tell the Story of the Yamanote Air Raid.

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81 Years Since the 'Yamanote Air Raid': Flower Offering at Omotesando on Monday, May 25th

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