Shrine and Torii - Point Defiance Japanese Garden - Tacoma, WA, USA
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N 47° 18.357 W 122° 31.015
10T E 536516 N 5239277
This shrine and torii were given to the city of Tacoma by their sister city, Kokura, Japan. It can be found in the Japanese Garden of Tacoma's historic Point Defiance Park.
Waymark Code: WM4QAB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2008
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This shrine and torii were given to the city of Tacoma by their sister city, Kokura, Japan.
An engraved block of granite dedicates the shrine and torii to the region's pioneer issei, 1st generation Japanese immigrants, and their significant contributions to the Puget Sound area.
It can be found in the Japanese Garden of Tacoma's historic Point Defiance Park.
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Kakura, Japan
Country or International City that Received the Gift: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: Not listed
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