Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, Peace memorial museum in Itoman, Japan
The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum is a war memorial museum in Itoman that documents the Battle of Okinawa. The exhibition displays photographs, artifacts, and personal accounts arranged in chronological sections.
The museum was founded in 1975 to commemorate more than 200,000 military personnel and civilians who died during the battle. Its opening took place during a period when Okinawa was beginning to recover from the war's aftermath.
The Cornerstone of Peace monument displays names of the fallen from every nation involved in the conflict on black granite walls. Visitors can walk along these walls and read the names of people from different countries who died in the war.
The museum is located south of Naha and opens daily to the public. You should plan several hours for your visit to explore the exhibitions and the memorial site thoroughly.
The museum has a special section for children featuring interactive displays that explain concepts of war and peace. This area helps young visitors understand these difficult topics in age-appropriate ways.
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