Ginowan City Museum, City museum in Mashiki, Japan
Ginowan City Museum is a local history museum located in Mashiki on Japan's Okinawa island. It houses local artifacts, archaeological finds, and traditional objects that document how the region developed across different periods.
The museum opened in June 1999 and focuses on the Battle of Okinawa and its impact on local residents. This period significantly shaped the island's modern history.
The museum displays a full-scale model of a traditional Okinawan dwelling complete with household items that show how people lived in earlier times. You can see the objects they used daily and understand their domestic arrangements.
The museum is located in central Ginowan and is open Wednesday through Monday from 09:00 to 17:00. Entry is free and there is a simple check-in process when you arrive.
The museum features an interactive archaeological game where you reconstruct broken pottery pieces before time runs out. This hands-on activity makes learning about the past engaging and memorable.
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