Jun 272012
Land’s End
Legion of Honor
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The plaque at this reads: This monument is erected to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese Naval Ship Kanrin Maru in San Francisco on 17 March, 1860. The Kanrin Maru crossed the Pacific at the same time as the U.S.S. Powhatan which brought the first Japanese Embassy to the United States. Presented to the City of San Francisco by its sister city Osaka as a token of sincere desire to further friendship and goodwill between the United States and Japan and as part of the program to mark the centennial celebration of the opening of their diplomatic relations. 17 May 1960
The monument was a gift from Osaka, Japan Mayor Nakai.
“Maru” means “circle,” the word is frequently added to names of Japanese ships “as a way of blessing the vessel, wishing it safe travels and a safe return to port, thus closing the circle.
There are two sculptors listed for this monument. Mitsui Nakai and Ishi Katsu.
I am sharing with Sundays in My City
What a beautiful view from there! I see the Golden Gate Bridge! Lovely!
What a wonderful tradition to the naming of ships…How do you think Catnip Maru sounds?
Another beautiful monument! Love that last pic.
Lovely, and in such a beautiful site!
What a beautiful view!
A beautiful site for a touching monument.
Love the image with the iconic bridge in the background
Mollyxxx
I love that spot and find myself there often. It’s beautiful in the sun or covered in fog.