Here is a “chūkon-hi” or a monument to those who died in battle in which the names of those who fell in the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo Japanese war are engraved.

During that period it was a great honor to be chosen as a soldier in times of war and many hoped to be chosen. Only those who were exceptional and outstanding citizens could be chosen. The significance of this honor is preserved here in this stone monument.

However, there is no direct relation to the soldiers and Nakagusuku Castle. Then, why is it here you may ask? As a matter of fact, Nakagusuku castle served as a governmental office at one point, and even today if you go to a city hall or something of the sort, you can often find similar memorials. So in context, it was natural to place this monument here.