House of Nuchi du Takara, Peace memorial museum in Ie Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
The House of Nuchi du Takara is a peace museum on Ie Island that displays photographs, handwritten documents, and personal records from residents. The collection documents how military land use changed the lives of ordinary people and how they responded to these changes.
The museum was founded by Ahagon Shoko, a local landowner who fought against military land appropriation in the post-World War II period. It preserves evidence of how residents organized to protect their agricultural lands and way of life.
The name translates to 'Life is a Treasure House,' expressing a core belief of local people about the value of human existence. The space reflects how the community continues to honor memory and resilience in their daily understanding of themselves.
The museum sits a short drive from Ie Port and is accessible by car to the site. Plan your visit in advance by making a reservation, and check opening hours before traveling to the island.
The collection includes original protest materials and personal accounts from people who watched their farming land transform into military facilities. These items reveal how residents directly challenged these changes through their own words and actions.
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