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Taisozuka

    The Tsuto Nitobe's grave marker and its surrounding grounds are referred to as the Taisozuka.  Prior to his death in 1871 (Meiji 4), Tsuto purchased some Sesshu granite in Osaka, his favorite type, and had it engraved.  The engraving on the stone shows Tsuto's handwriting. He decided to place his grave on a rise overlooking the Sanbongi Field, and placed the engraved stone there, and then planted a variety of trees, including arborvitae, pine trees, cedars, and chestnut trees.

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History of the Nitobe Memorial Museum

Taisozuka       Torii style Gate to Taisozuka

In 1921 (Taisho10) people who had respected Tsuto Nitobe as the founding father of  Sanbongi Plateau Reclamation built a big torii style gate to Taisozuka. The gate is now the symbol of  the Taisozuka area.