Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

Overview

The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, opened in 1975, is a museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the Battle of Okinawa and promoting the importance of peace. Inside, you'll find photographs, videos, and documents related to the battle. There's even a section where you can hear testimonies from war survivors, allowing for a deeper understanding of the war's impact on people. The Battle of Okinawa, fought between March and June 1945, was a fierce battle between Japanese and American forces. Okinawans suffered tremendously, not only from the fighting itself, but also from food shortages and disease. The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum plays a crucial role in ensuring that the tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa is never repeated, and in conveying the importance of peace. If you visit Okinawa, please make the time to visit. You can learn about the horrors of war and gain a deeper appreciation for peace. Let's continue to pass on the message of peace to future generations to prevent the memory of the war from fading.