Japanese on the Western Front

"Illustration" Newspaper December 1915
"Illustration" Newspaper December 1915

This itinierary is included in the Artois day tour, as Canadian Japanese fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge. The presence of different Japanese delegations during the war and the discussion about sending an army to the Western front are also related.

 

8 hours

Arras, Souchez, Vimy, Aix-Noulette, Neuville-Saint-Vaast

 

 

Of course you should also visit the Wellington Quarries in Arras, the tunnel network created by Newzealanders.

Yoichi Kamakura on the Ring of Remembrance
Yoichi Kamakura on the Ring of Remembrance
Japanese tour in February 2020
Japanese tour in February 2020