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Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum

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Okinawa Prefecture, Japan - July 12, 2017: The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Itoman. It was established on June 11, 1975.; Shutterstock ID 762820159; purchase_order:65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job:App Content; client:Lonely Planet App; other:Nadine Zhan
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The centerpiece of the Peace Memorial Park focuses on the suffering of the Okinawan people during the island's invasion and under the subsequent American Occupation. While some material may stir debate, the museum's mission is to serve as a reminder of the horrors of war, so that such suffering is not repeated. There is a free English-language audio guide available, providing great detail on the 2nd-floor exhibit.

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