Visit the Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum on Children's Day. Learning the History of Repatriation Together
The Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum will offer free admission on Children's Day, May 5, and hold an event for families to experience and learn the history of Siberian internment and repatriation.
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The Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum will offer free admission on May 5, 2026 (Holiday) and hold experiential events where families can learn about the history of repatriation and Siberian internment. A variety of programs, such as log cutting and tasting black bread, are scheduled to allow visitors to experience the living conditions of that time.
Aligning with "Children's Day" on May 5th, this event is themed "Let's learn the history of repatriation on Children's Day," and aims to provide an opportunity for families to learn together across generations about the history of repatriation and Siberian internment.
Admission will be free on the day.
The main contents of the event are as follows:
■ Experiential Programs
At the "Siberian Internment Life Experience Corner," log cutting experiences and extreme cold experiences will be held to understand the working conditions of that time. Also, at the "Food Experience Corner," meals from that time will be recreated, and black bread and steamed potatoes will be offered to the first 100 people starting from 10:00 AM.
■ Learning and Exhibition Programs
A "Repatriation Quiz Rally" will be held where visitors can learn history while exploring the museum, and presents will be prepared for those who answer all questions correctly (first 100 people). In addition, there will be an "Iroha Karuta Game" using picture cards drawn by Siberian internment survivors, and a picture-card show depicting the story of "Kuro," a real dog that came to Japan from Siberia.
■ Commentary and Guided Tours
A 30-minute "In-Museum Storyteller Tour" by the NPO "Maizuru Repatriation Storytellers Group" will be held twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Also, student storytellers will provide guided tours of the museum at any time, conveying history from the perspective of the younger generation.
Through this event, the Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum aims to help pass on the value of peace and historical facts to the next generation.
[Event Outline]
Date and Time: May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 - 15:00 (Museum viewing is from 9:00 - 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30))
Venue: Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum (1584 Hira, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Admission: Free (Only on the day)
Official Website: https://m-hikiage-museum.jp
Aligning with "Children's Day" on May 5th, this event is themed "Let's learn the history of repatriation on Children's Day," and aims to provide an opportunity for families to learn together across generations about the history of repatriation and Siberian internment.
Admission will be free on the day.
The main contents of the event are as follows:
■ Experiential Programs
At the "Siberian Internment Life Experience Corner," log cutting experiences and extreme cold experiences will be held to understand the working conditions of that time. Also, at the "Food Experience Corner," meals from that time will be recreated, and black bread and steamed potatoes will be offered to the first 100 people starting from 10:00 AM.
■ Learning and Exhibition Programs
A "Repatriation Quiz Rally" will be held where visitors can learn history while exploring the museum, and presents will be prepared for those who answer all questions correctly (first 100 people). In addition, there will be an "Iroha Karuta Game" using picture cards drawn by Siberian internment survivors, and a picture-card show depicting the story of "Kuro," a real dog that came to Japan from Siberia.
■ Commentary and Guided Tours
A 30-minute "In-Museum Storyteller Tour" by the NPO "Maizuru Repatriation Storytellers Group" will be held twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Also, student storytellers will provide guided tours of the museum at any time, conveying history from the perspective of the younger generation.
Through this event, the Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum aims to help pass on the value of peace and historical facts to the next generation.
[Event Outline]
Date and Time: May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 - 15:00 (Museum viewing is from 9:00 - 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30))
Venue: Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum (1584 Hira, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Admission: Free (Only on the day)
Official Website: https://m-hikiage-museum.jp