Monument for dead children, teachers visited in Osaka

Kazuaki Shinoura, former head of a teachers' union in Osaka, western Japan, stands before the "Tower of Education" at Osaka Castle Park on Aug. 26, 2015. The little-known tower, about 30 meters tall, is dedicated to child victims of disasters and accidents along with teachers who died trying to save others. (Photo by Tatsuya Hagiwara) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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