We re-visit old military camps and iconic buildings with a fascinating past, and discover stories and memories from our history
By Pamela Chow
Our country may be a relatively young nation, but it has numerous sites scattered around with hidden stories detailing our eventful history.
Set off on your own journey of rediscovery with Weekender’s short guide on some of the most intriguing World War II sites and secrets of our island, and find out why we were once feted as an “impregnable fortress”.
The ruins of Syonan Jinja, a Japanese shinto shrine, can still be found in the jungles of MacRitchie Catchment Area. (Photo: sunriseOdyssey / flickr.com)
Syonan Jinja
Also located along Sime Road in the jungle surrounding MacRitchie Reservoir are the ruins of Syonan Jinja, a forgotten Japanese Shinto shrine that commemorated the Japanese soldiers who died in Singapore in WWII. It was the location of many religious and cultural ceremonies until it was destroyed when the Japanese Occupation ended.
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