The Japanese Woman, Bronze statue in Kazanlak, Bulgaria
The Japanese Woman is a bronze statue depicting a figure in traditional clothing that stands in a public space in Kazanlak. The work commemorates victims of a specific wartime tragedy and serves as a point of remembrance for visitors.
The memorial was created in 2015 to address historical injustices from World War II. It honors women who were forced into sexual slavery during Japanese military occupation.
The statue serves as a gathering point where visitors can reflect on resilience and remembrance. People stop to pay respects and learn about a history that extends far beyond Bulgaria's borders.
The statue is located in an accessible public area that is easy to reach by foot. Visitors should allow time to pause and read the inscriptions while standing before it.
This is one of the few European memorials dedicated to this specific historical tragedy. Its presence in Bulgaria, a country without direct historical ties to the victims, emphasizes the universal importance of justice and remembrance.
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