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Japanese Tank Graveyard in Kolonia, Micronesia

Summary by Atlas Obscura
On a random side-road behind the Ace Hardware in Kolonia on the island of Pohnpei sits a nondescript lineup of decaying Japanese light tanks from WWII. They appear to be Type 95 tanks, if that's your thing. There is a chainlink fence, but no gate, and the dirt road runs right through it. There's no visible signage, descriptions, or entry instructions. The little tanks are all lined up side-by-side, as the island slowly eats away at them. Pohnpei…

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Atlas Obscura broke the news on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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