The Japanese War
Cemetery contains
Graves of the Japanese involved in the POW Breakout during World War II, as
well as other internees and those involved with the battle of
Darwin. The land was ceded to Japan in 1963, thus Cowra has it's own little piece of Japan. A large black
granite monument dominates the
Cemetery and the burning of incense, wreaths and gifts can be seen at the
Cemetery after Official Functions. This is the only Japanese War
Cemetery in Australia.