PANEL

Arete for Peace:
Mantra from War Museums of Berlin and Tokyo

The 10th International Conference of Museums for Peace

Title: Arete for Peace: Mantra from War Museums of Berlin and Tokyo

Authors: Peter Chung, CCPI. Won Chung, Juan Freitez, Jeoung Lee, Jeff Pierce, Ellen Swanson

Abstract: There are contrasting differences between Tokyo museums and Berlin Museums in memory of World War II. This presentation will be a video excerpt of interviews conducted since 2015. The role of museums interested are Topographic of Terror and largest European Jewish museum in Berlin. Tokyo museums are Showa memorial museum and Yushukan. This presentation will clearly demonstrate how important role museums can play for reconciliation and education for future generations.