Type 97 "Chi-Ha" • Yasukuni Jinja Yashukan

Current Condition

The fenders are too long, the mesh covers of the external mufflers are replaced by boxes, the radio antenna is installed wrong and the rear turret MG was replaced.
It is an early production vehicle as it has the early upper engine compartment air intake armour cover.

The turret looks quite odd as the periscope of the gunner is fully extended and the antenna is not correctly placed.....

Vehicle History

This tank was part of the 9th Tank Regiment first based in Manchuria, then in April 1944 was sent to Saipan. During the battle of Saipan, the unit fought to the last man. After the war, Japanese veterans recovered the tank from Saipan. It was donated to Yasukuni Shrine & Museum on April 12, 1975