| This monument (still standing?) honors the war dead of the Russo-Japan War. the cup itself was made in the 1930s during the Manchurian Incident. The monument is in Manchuria. |
| The monument on a pewter cup. Inscribed: Stationed in Manchuria. |
| Inscribed: Stationed in Port Arthur. |
| The characters read 'Departure to Manchuria Commemorative, Kinchow East Mountain Monument to Honor Fallen Troops.' (Loose translation) This monument was built to commemorate troops who died in a battle in Kinchowor Yingkou during the Sino-Japan War of 1894-5. However, I think there was a battle here in the later Russo-Japan War of 1904-5, too. I am not sure if this monument still exists. The city of Kinchow (Yingkou) is northeast of the Manchurian city Dairen. |
| Nagoya Castle. On the reverse is written 'Nagoya Castle Medical Unit.' This castle was used as a military headquarters, and it was completely destroyed by American bombing. Rebuilt after WW2. Made by Noritake. |
| Yasukuni Shrine, cup circa 1930s |
| Imperial Palace Bridge |
| The Great Wall of China |
| Monuments and other buildings |
| Buildings were not generally common on cups. However, castles were, probably because they not only represent Japan and Japanese culture, but they were often used for military purposes during the 1930s and 40s. Of course, they were originally built for defensive purposes as well. Monuments are found here and there, but they are uncommon. The one most often found is the War Dead monument built in Manchuria, which not only evoked the memory of others who died for Japan but also the area in Manchuria. I have included regiment gates on a separate page: REGIMENT GATES. |
| 'Tsingtao Defense Commemorative, Tsingtao War Dead Monument.' |
| War dead monument cup. Inscribed '[? Place name] Imperial Commemorative.' In the monument 'Loyal Spirit.' Dated on the reverse: Showa 3 [1928] |
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| The main gate in Seoul, Korea. |
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