Nestled quietly in the southwest corner of bustling Yoyogi Park, the First Flight Monument marks the exact grounds where Japan’s powered aviation history began in December 1910. Before transforming into a beloved public haven, this sprawling green space was an imperial military training ground where Captains Yoshitoshi Tokugawa and Kumazo Hino took to the skies in imported European aircraft. Visitors strolling through the park can admire the grand stone structure crowned with an outstretched eagle alongside bronze busts of the two aviation pioneers. It stands as a fascinating historical footnote, offering a reflective glimpse into the site's rich and complex evolution.
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- Military History
- Parks & Gardens
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