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Exploring the Ruins of Syonan Jinja at MacRitchie Reservoir

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

During the Japanese Occupation, the Japanese constructed two of their sacred sites in Singapore. One was the Syonan Chureito at the top of Bukit Batok Hill, while the other was the better-known Syonan Jinja at MacRitchite Reservoir. The Syonan Jinja … Continue reading →

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15 February and A Trip to The Bukit Batok Memorial

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore. During Japan’s invasion of Singapore, one of the fiercest battles between the Allied troops and the aggressors took place at the Bukit Timah area. It was also near the former … Continue reading →

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