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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(Wed) 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).
*Program:*
0:00 - Introduction
2:52 - About the Battle of Okinawa by Historian - Seto Takahiro
33:59 - Story of Wartime Experience by Terunobu Yamauchi from Onna Village
59:23 - Story of Family's Experience During and After the War by Chiaki Chibana, Misato Matsuda (FAO, OIST)
1:52:56 - Song Performance by Artist from Motobu, Okinawa (Okinawan song and original song)
Fully subtitled in English - Click the [CC] button to activate
June 23 is Okinawa Memorial Day. To mark the occasion, a special lecture on Okinawa's history and war was held on June 12(Wed) 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).
*Program:*
0:00 - Introduction
2:52 - About the Battle of Okinawa by Historian - Seto Takahiro
33:59 - Story of Wartime Experience by Terunobu Yamauchi from Onna Village
59:23 - Story of Family's Experience During and After the War by Chiaki Chibana, Misato Matsuda (FAO, OIST)
1:52:56 - Song Performance by Artist from Motobu, Okinawa (Okinawan song and original song)
