"80th Anniversary Memorial Service was organised by a group of Japanese volunteers who reside in Honiara and Solomon Islanders who support the recovery of the Japanese War Dead Remains”

On 15 August, "80th Anniversary Memorial Service was organised by a group of Japanese volunteers who reside in Honiara and Solomon Islanders who support the recovery of the Japanese War Dead Remains”was held at Solomon Peace Memorial Park. In addition to Japanese and Solomon Islander volunteers, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, Chairman of the Parliamentary House Committee and Co-chairman of the Japan-Solomon Islands Parliamentary Friendship Association, as well as the representatives of UK High Commission, Australian High Commission, New Zealand High Commission and US Embassy attended the service, which included laying of the wreaths and incense burning.
In his address of condolence, Ambassador Higuchi said that we dedicate our prayer for peace, irrespective of nationality, faith or backgrounds, after recalling his attendance at Mass at the Catholic Church of Holy Cross, the ceremony hosted by the All Japan Solomon Association, the ceremony hosted by the United States Marine Corps, the ceremony hosted by Solomons Scouts and Coast-watchers Trust, and then the ceremony hosted by Australia for HMAS Canberra. Furthermore, he said that each of us must remember the sacrifices our forbearers made to achieve peace, remind ourselves that peace is not to be taken for granted, and think of things each of us can do to retain or make peace.