Irei No Hi: A Historian and Elder’s Insights on the Battle of Okinawa

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June 23 is Okinawa Memorial Day. To mark the occasion, a special lecture on Okinawa's history and war was held on June 12, 2023 in the OIST Auditorium.
Takahiro Seto, a Japanese historian from Onna Village Museum was 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, was also 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.
He works at Onna Village Museum. He and his team have compiled the Onna Village History Book (war edition).