Learn About Okinawa's History: A Historian and Elder’s Insights on the Battle of Okinawa
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Learn About Okinawa's History: Irei No Hi (Battle of Okinawa)
(Language: Japanese with simultaneous English translation)
June 23 is Okinawa Memorial Day. To mark the occasion, a special lecture on Okinawa's history and war will be held on June 12(Wed) 15:00-17:00 in the OIST Auditorium.
This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of the land and people of Onna Village.
Takahiro Seto, a Japanese historian from Onna Village Museum will be invited as a lecturer to give context about the war in Okinawa, combat zones in Onna Village, and how these events affected the people of Onna Village. Terunobu Yamauchi, who was born and raised in Onna Village, will also be invited to speak about his experiences living in Nakadomari in a dialogue with Mr. Seto.
<Speaker Profile>
Seto Takahiro:
Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Moved to Okinawa in 1992.
He has been engaged in research on the Battle of Okinawa.
Works at Onna Village Museum. He and his team have compiled the Onna Village History Book (war edition).
<Date/Time>
June 12 (Wed) 15:00-17:00 @Auditorium
Register here >>> https://groups.oist.jp/culture/learn-about-okinawas-history-historian-and-elders-insights-battle-okinawa
Event information >>> https://groups.oist.jp/cpr/event/learn-about-okinawas-history-historian-and-elder%E2%80%99s-insights-battle-okinawa
After the talk, there will be a time for gathering. Please also join 'Reflection with Tea' starting around 17:00.
6月23日は慰霊の日です。慰霊の日を迎えるにあたり、沖縄の歴史と戦争について学ぶ特別講演会を開催します。恩納村博物館より瀬戸隆博さんを講師としてお招きし、沖縄戦・恩納村の当時の状況についてお話いただきます。また、恩納村仲泊の出身である、山内輝信さんにもご登壇いただき、瀬戸さんとの対談形式で戦争体験談をお伺いする予定です。
講演会は日本語で開催され、英語の同時通訳が提供されます。
＜講師プロフィール＞
瀬戸隆博：兵庫県神戸市出身。1992年に沖縄に移住。沖縄戦の研究に従事する。
恩納村博物館に勤務し、恩納村史編さん（戦争編）を担当する。
＜日時・場所＞
6/12 (水) 15:00-17:00 @講堂
トーク終了後、懇親会の時間を設けています。17:00頃からの「Reflection with Tea」にもぜひご参加ください。
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