Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)

Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)

nihongo|Peace Osaka|ピースおおさか|piisu Ōsaka shares the lessons of the tragedy of war and the importance of peace. Focus is upon Osaka and the devastation of the city in WWII, personal accounts, Japan's role in war and its invasion of China, Korea and South East Asia. There are also resources relating to the world today, including a replica of the Doomsday Clock.

Access

* Located on the southern edge of Osaka Castle Park, Peace Osaka is a 5 minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, and city subway Chūō or Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi lines.

* 2-1 Osakajo, Chūō-ku
* Tel: 06-6947-7208 Fax: 06-6943-6080

* Open 9:30am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm)

* Closed Monday, Day following National holidays, last day of every month, New Year period.

External links

*ja [http://mic.e-osaka.ne.jp/peace/ Official website]


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