Japan Guide
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Museum
This interesting museum, which has full English translations throughout, was planned under the anti-establishment regime of Governor Ōta, but completed by the more conservative Governor Inamine, doesn't shirk the uncomfortable fact that Japanese soldiers ruthlessly killed Okinawan civilians. Generally, however, the whole build-up to the war is treated in the usual euphemistic way, and the exhibition ends on an upbeat note with displays on the postwar history of Okinawa to the present day. The entrance to the park lies on bus route #82 from Itoman (9 daily; 30min; ¥220). Opening time: Tues– Sun 9am–4.30/5pmPrice: ¥300