Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Maritime museum in Tsuruga, Japan.
Description
The Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum displays exhibits about the port's role as a connection point between Japan and Europe during the Meiji and early Showa periods through photographs, artifacts, and multimedia presentations.
History
Opened in March 2008, the museum commemorates Tsuruga Port's significance during the 1920s when Polish orphans arrived from Siberia and during World War II when Jewish refugees disembarked carrying visas issued by diplomat Chiune Sugihara.
Culture
The museum preserves personal stories and testimonies from refugees and local residents, featuring diaries, visa replicas, and video interviews that demonstrate the compassionate response of Tsuruga's community during wartime crisis.
Practical
Located in Kanegasaki Park, the museum operates daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm except Wednesdays, accessible by bus from JR Tsuruga Station or bicycle through the Tsuruga Share Cycle program.
Did you know?
The museum houses a theater presenting testimonies from Polish orphan survivors and Jewish refugees, allowing visitors to record personal messages reflecting on these humanitarian stories and their ongoing relevance.
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