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- Japan Times
Japanese war memorial network unites to pass on memories to youth
A total of 13 Japanese war-related facilities have unveiled initiatives to preserve and pass on wartime memories to younger generations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. At a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday, the 13 national or municipal memorial halls across Japan announced future action plans designed to solve problems such as drawing visitors to their facilities and dealing with the declining number of people who experienced the war. Specifically, they will work on strengthening their capabilities to disseminate information, provide content for schools that combine exhibits and testimony records from each facility and build a system of mutual cooperation among curators. The news conference was attended by 13 representatives from member facilities of a Japanese war-related memorials network established in 2023, including the Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum in Kyoto Prefecture and the Chiran Peace Museum in Kagoshima Prefecture. "There is a limit to the activities of a single museum, and it is difficult to rely on elderly storytellers," Hiroshi Masuda, head of the Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates, said. "By reciprocally introducing the strength of each memorial, we hope to establish an effective system for peace education," he added. A free exhibition showcasing the activities of the 13 facilities is being held at the memorial museum in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward until July 13. "Most visitors to war memorials are elderly people," an official of the museum said, adding that "we hope to have younger visitors to maintain our activities."
Japan Times
17 hours ago
- Japan Times
A furry ball of sunshine
Being around Cheyenne is like turning your face toward the early morning sun. Just the presence of this gentle, patient girl soothes and heals — you can feel it in your bones. Cheyenne is quite the golden girl herself, in both personality and years. She was born in late 2011 and had to be given up when her owner went into care. And though Cheyenne may be 13 years old, she's sprightly, simply delightful and comes with a clean bill of health. Cheyenne has a clean bill of health and is currently being fostered in the Tokyo area while waiting to find a permanent home. | Yukari Yamaguchi She's an avid walker, but won't tug on the leash. Cheyenne is happy around people, most dogs and even cats. If you're looking for a perky but calm canine companion, Cheyenne is perfect for you. She's in foster care in the Tokyo area now and looking for a permanent home. If you are interested in adopting, email ARK at Tokyoark@ or call 050-1557-2763 (English or Japanese) Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Animal Refuge Kansai (with offices in Kansai and Tokyo) is an NPO founded by U.K. native Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are required to undergo a screening process. Web:
NHK
21 hours ago
- NHK
Children in northeastern Japan decorate traditional 'Tsugaru kites'
Children at an elementary school in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have enjoyed learning how to decorate traditional "Tsugaru kites." The kites, known for their distinctive images of heroic warriors and other figures, are designated by the prefecture as local traditional craftwork. It is believed they were first produced during the Edo Period from the 17th through the 19th century by samurai who wanted to earn extra money. About 40 third-graders took part in Wednesday's event at their school in Hirosaki City. The children were given paintbrushes to carefully trace the figure of an ancient warrior on Japanese "washi" paper. They used wider brushes to paint the hair and eyebrows. Parents helped the children to complete their kite paintings by adding various colors. A boy said it was particularly difficult to paint the hair. But he added that he thinks he did a good job and will give the picture to his grandparents. The instructor for the event was Mizoe Yuki, an officially designated "Tsugaru kite" artist. He praised the children for creating unique artworks with their favorite colors. He said he hopes the children will learn to appreciate the kites, as it is becoming difficult to find people to continue traditional crafts.
