I noticed it while passing along the Yokojukken River and entered the museum.The entrance fee was 300 yen. The information plate for this facility reads as follows: ↓ In the early hours of March 10, 1945, during the final stages of the Pacific War, approximately 300 B29 aircraft bombed the downtown area indiscriminately, turning the densely populated area into a fiery hell. More than 1 million people were affected, and an estimated 100,000 precious lives were lost. Including March 10, Tokyo was exposed to more than 100 firestorms, and 60% of the city was destroyed. The private organization ``Tokyo Air Raid Recording Society'' has collected a wide range of documents and items related to air raids and war damage. The Institute has been calling for donations and collection of new materials since March 2000, hoping to preserve this material and pass on the devastation suffered by the people of Tokyo to future generations, and to make it a place that will be useful for research and learning about peace. Thanks to the cooperation of more than 4,000 people, whose names are engraved on the back of this wall, and without any public assistance, on March 9, 2002, this place, which was the most devastated by war, was built. We were able to complete our center. Please come and visit us. Institute of Political Science and Economics Foundation

If you look up the "Great Tokyo Air Raid" The essence of "war" I understand. on the outside of the building An object that prays for peace There are many placed there. There are plenty of materials It was wonderful. Look at the detailed map There are many meaningful places that it was almost unharmed I knew. According to one researcher, The following areas It is said to be a land that has not been heavily bombed. University of Tokyo, Ueno, Gokokuji Temple, Sugamo Prison, Waseda, General Staff Headquarters, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Imperial Palace, Marunouchi, Meiji Shrine, Togu Palace, Okura, Aoyama Cemetery, Red Cross/Zojoji Temple the important thing is, The top leaders of Japan and the United States I mean, he was a guru. It was match-fixing. 911 self-produced self-performance etc. I think it's cute. The “Pacific War” is It was a huge case of match-fixing. Should be the main target of the US It is necessary to avoid the "National Diet Building" and launch an air raid. Is there one? The perpetrator becomes emotional I didn't do anything reckless, Calmly and objectively, looking to the future, Plan it as a business, super huge project You can see that it was carried out. Exactly, It looks like the work of a cold-blooded man with no blood or tears. However, that is This is an interpretation from a human perspective. Seen from a higher dimension Another interpretation is possible. who for what This kind of devilish work Did you carry it out? The answer is, not human This is a group of "Arahabaki" (Annunaki). However, that is It seems like it was their own expression of love. The way to express that love is We humans have too many values. Too different, I just couldn't understand it until now. In other words, the "Great Tokyo Air Raid" The egos and money-making of those in power Of course there is, but Business for “recovery” That was one of the purposes. Rather than “recovery” “Reconstruction” is important. The expression "scrap and build" I hear you very well. without destruction The idea is that there is no regeneration. One of the purposes of war is There is also this aspect. From ancient times to the present, "Such cold and ruthless behavior If you don't do it regularly, Earth's civilization does not develop or evolve." There is a group that thinks this way. On the other hand, "If you're happy now, that's fine. It is more important for humans to coexist with nature, Until that point, There is no need to develop civilization.” There are some groups who think this way. In Japan, The former is the “Jinbu-ha (Yayoi)”; The latter is called ``Amaterasu-ha (Jomon).'' This is not a matter of which is better, but It's a matter of each person's way of life. If it can be resolved amicably through discussion, That's the ideal. However, between humans When a problem arises that cannot be solved, People are, "Relying on God in difficult times" This is what I was doing. The person who heard this request from God and put it into practice was They were part of the "Annunaki" clan. they are calm and objective Understand the situation. And everyone's subconscious Reading the collective unconscious. after that, You can see through the past and future world. Finally, based on the happiness of the greatest number It looks like he made a decision and took action. In most cases, the result is "I'll reset it once." It can be concluded that It seems like there were a lot. Like a chabudai kaeshi It's going to be crazy. And scrap and build Let humans do it. I thought I was a god Try raising your perspective. What are the gods here? He is not the ultimate God who created this world. The definition of these gods is slightly more evolved than humans He is like a senior It means "Annunaki". Let's do a simulation. ``If there had been no Tokyo air raids, What kind of city is Tokyo these days? ” Even now, the townscape remains as it was before the war. I think there was a lot left. humane It may have been a warm townscape. But it's very inconvenient. Precisely because the entire area was once vacant land due to air raids, Achieved high economic growth after the war, Reconstruction work at a rapid pace I think I was able to do it. Although there are negative effects of air raids, If there were no air raids, things would remain as they were before the war. It was a city where time seemed to have stopped. There is a possibility. In other words, "Japan was unable to join the ranks of developed countries." There is a possibility. ``If a country was so uncivilized, easily invaded by China and the former Soviet Union; than under American occupation. To a worse hellish society There is a possibility that it could have been.” “Let alone 100,000 people, 1 million or 10 million Japanese people by military attack He could have been killed.” It is. our collective unconscious Which city did you wish for deep in your heart? Do you think? probably, The former says, ``It's warm, but... rather than “an inconvenient and backward townscape.” The latter, ``a cold but convenient and advanced cityscape'' I think I was making a request to God. In other words, the current highly developed city of Tokyo It means that we are "relying on God." In the past, building demolition technology was immature. Only destroyed by air raids Maybe there was no way. Nowadays, it is a very advanced huge building. Demolition technology has arrived. So now There is no need for air raids. More importantly, “For the purpose Do I have to choose the method? What will happen to all the people who were killed? ” Questions like this arise. The clear answer to this is there is no. Maybe, the souls of those who died Agree to that, at the perfect time Maybe he died. This is a spiritual hypothesis; It cannot be verified or substantiated. This may give you a hint, ``It was humans who carried out air raids and atomic bombs, The being who caused this to happen is not human.” about it. Such a terrible deed, Only a "devil" can do it. These are gods named "Devil."

The memorial museum has a variety of historical materials collected, including the map of the bombing of Tokyo by the US Army, the number of casualties in various districts, and the multiple wrecks left behind by the bombing, which is a frightening sight to see. The site of the first wave of U.S. air strikes was in the present-day Koto district, where I lived for a short time in Tokyo this time. Before 1945, this area was called Joto-ku, and it was not until after World War II that the name was changed to Koto-ku. Since most of the houses in Tokyo at that time were made of wood, many Tokyo residents were buried in a fire when the US Army dropped millions of tons of incendiary bombs in the middle of the night. Some were burned alive while crammed on bridges during the escape, while some mothers became charred corpses carrying their young children on their backs... The strategic targets of the U.S. military were not military installations but civilians, homes, and schools. In history books, the Bombing of Tokyo is always skimmed over, and most people do not look into the controversies behind this historic event. Japan invaded its neighbors in World War II, slaughtered civilians, and even forced colonists to pledge allegiance to the Imperial Army. But was the U.S. indiscriminate incendiary attack on civilians in Tokyo a demonstration of "justice"? History should not be the propaganda of the victors but the truth that should be tried to be restored from different perspectives. Finally, my friend uggested that the museum hould include the history of Curtis LeMay, the mastermind of the Tokyo air raid, in the memorial. In December 1964, LeMay was awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, and in the 1968 U.S. presidential election, he was the Independent Party's nominee for Vice President George Wallace. Wallace was considered a racist representative of the "Southern Democrats."

(Translated by Google) This is a great place for those who want to learn about the Pacific War, especially the Great Tokyo Air Raid. There were many valuable photos, materials and exhibits in the hall. First, watch a video of the Tokyo Air Raid documentary on video. Then proceed to the exhibition room on the second floor. There was a B-29 model from the corner that reproduced the wartime room. Since there is no basic parking lot, you will use nearby parking. (Original) 太平洋戦争・とくに東京大空襲の戦災について学びたい方には素晴らしい場所です。館内には貴重な写真や資料・展示品が数多くありました。先ずはビデオで東京大空襲のドキュメンタリー映像を見ます。その後2階の展示室へ進みます。戦時下の部屋を再現したコーナーからB-29の模型などがありました。基本駐車場がありませんので近隣のパーキングを利用することになります。

It is a small exhibit, about one floor of war artifacts and photos. They have limited English explanation. It took me about an hour to go there and I spent about a good 30 minutes there. It is worth it if you enjoy history, especially about the Second World War. This museum is not government funded, therefore it has its limit. It is definitive a go if you enjoy history. Make sure you have your google translator with Japanese installed before you go.

No, this is not a disney-fied, high-budget national museum. But the testimony it gives is so touching, and so important, that it's a must-see in my book for history-minded visitors (especially Americans –– even with limited Japanese). Please consider going and supporting their vital work.

Highly underrated little Museum in East Tokyo. Really explains what happened to Tokyo on April 9th and 10th 1945.

(Translated by Google) It was a stopover for a walk around Koto Ward. About 20 years ago, I heard that it was a facility opened by private fundraising. This time I did not enter because it was a visit right after the closing, but there was a cracked egg-shaped statue near the entrance and a statue of the affected mother and child, and I felt that I could feel it. I would like to revisit and see the valuable materials in the building. (Original) 江東区のいいところ巡りの散歩の経由地でした。20年ぐらい前に民間の募金活動で開設された施設と伺いました。今回は閉館真際の訪問でしたので中にははいりませんでしたが、玄関付近にひび割れの入った卵型の彫像や、被災した母子の彫像があり、感じ入ってみてしまいました。再訪して、館内の貴重な資料を拝見したいです。

This museum exceeded my expectations. The English placards appear to be written by a native speaker and guide you through the exhibits. There are a few English subtitled films the host can play for you that are actually quite interesting. I found the maps quite interesting as it's near impossible to find a clear map of the air raid online. There are a terrific number of books on the subject in their library but they are all Japanese language only. If you have any interest on the Tokyo raids, this is a good place to visit.

(Translated by Google) On March 10, 1945 (Showa 20), the U.S. Army B29s indiscriminately bombed downtown Tokyo, killing 1 million people and 100,000. Opened in March 2002, this is a material center that displays materials related to the Tokyo air raids. I didn't know until I visited this place that there is such a facility. In front of the building, there is a bronze statue of a mother and child titled "Under the Fire of War," and a statue of a little girl watering a cracked egg and sunflowers titled "Building Peace." Worth a visit for anyone interested in history or peace. (Original) 昭和20年(1945)3月10日の米軍B29による東京下町の無差別爆撃で、罹災した人100万人、亡くなった人約10万人。東京大空襲関係の資料が展示されている資料センターで、2002年3月の開設。このような施設があること、この地を訪れて初めて知りました。 建物前に、「戦火の下で」と題する母子ブロンズ像、ヒビの入った玉子とヒマワリに水をやる少女の像の「平和を築く」と題した作品などが展示されています。歴史や平和に感心がある人にとって、一見の価値があります。

(Translated by Google) I can learn thoroughly about the Tokyo air raid. It is small but there are materials with reality. I have the opportunity to think about peace. (Original) 東京大空襲のことがじっくり学べます。こじんまりとしていますが、現実味のある資料があります。平和について考える機会が与えられます。

After seeing a story on the first floor about how some children today don't even know which country they were at war with, the late Tokyo Governor Ishihara decided to write his book ``Tokyo Revolution: Memoirs of My Metropolitan Government.'' (Gentosha), a story in which high school girls were surprised to learn from a conversation on the train that they didn't know which country Japan was at war with, so they created the Tokyo metropolitan high school textbook ``From Edo to Tokyo.'' I remembered. When I was a child, some of my neighbors were sent to war and lost their arms in the Philippines, and others were left with keloids on their faces from an airstrike while working in a factory as part of their labor service. Some were defeated in Manchuria and taken to prison camps in Siberia by the Soviet army, but some managed to survive and return home. My parents, who passed away due to old age, also survived when their house was burned down in an air raid when they were children, with no property or food to eat. Since I was born after the war, I would often hear stories about the war, but many people who had experienced the war had passed away one after another, so I no longer have anyone around me who has experienced the war. I don't know how young children will perceive war, but without something like this war museum to convey to them, they'll start to wonder, ``What is war?'' So this is a valuable museum. (I also didn't know that the bombs dropped by the B-29 were bundled into 38 pieces and packed into a single bomb, which split into pieces when it fell.

(Translated by Google) The same "Tokyo Air Raid" dealing with the "Showa-kan" of Kudanshita, for example, is supposed to be the exhibition of the same theme, but the impression is completely different. You can realize that there are things that are not transmitted even by words, pictures, or images. You should see both. Children 's writing of visiting notes "I do not want pain because war is not good" remained in the impression very much. (Original) 同じ「東京大空襲」を扱う例えば九段下の「昭和館」とは、同じテーマの展示のはずなのに印象がまるで違う。言葉や写真、映像でも伝わらないものがあることを実感できる。どちらも見るべきだろう。来訪ノートの「痛いのは嫌だから戦争はダメ」という子供の書き込みがとても印象に残った。

(Translated by Google) It plays an important role in passing on valuable materials to future generations. I didn't have time to watch the interview video, so I bought a book and read it at home. I was impressed by the director's words, "If you don't leave a record, you'll be missing." (Original) 貴重な資料を後世に伝える大切な働きをしています。インタビュービデオは見る時間がなかったので、本を買って家で読みます。「記録を残さないと無かったことにされてしまう」という館長の言葉が印象的でした。

A must see place for all

(Translated by Google) A lot of valuable materials were exhibited. Many local photographs from that time were also exhibited, and the cruelty and misery of the air raids could be seen at a glance, such as photographs of overlapping carbonized bodies. There are many memoirs left, and you can really understand the fear of war. I think you should definitely visit once. (Original) 貴重な資料がたくさん展示されてありました。当時の現地写真もたくさん展示されており、炭素化した遺体が重なりあっている写真等、空襲の残酷さと悲惨さが一目でわかりました。 手記も多く残されており、戦争の怖さが本当に分かります。 一度は必ず訪れた方が良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) You can see valuable materials on war. Although it is not described in the guide, the viewing fee for disabled people is free. (Original) 戦争に関する貴重な資料を見ることができる。案内には記載されていないが、身体障害者の拝観料は無料。

(Translated by Google) War was the moment when I really thought that there should be no war ️ I have no memory of the war, but when my air raid warning sounded from my mother, I heard that it was an air raid and was wearing an air defense zkin. (Original) 戦争は絶対有ってはいけない❗と切実に思った瞬間でした‼️私は戦争の記憶が有りませんが母から空襲警報が鳴ると空襲だ空襲だと言って防空ズキンをかぶって居たそうです❗総理にも資料センターを見て欲しいです。

Worth a visit if you live in Tokyo or got spare time when visiting. Not well laid out and little English signage (and a bit out of the way). However if you've read up on the raids over Tokyo and want to see some related exhibits firsthand it's a must see!

(Translated by Google) Although it is a wartime strategy, I only feel ruthless in a large-scale 3/10 air raid. It seems that the altitude of the bombing at this time was extremely low, and the searchlight that was originally searched for upwards turned sideways. If you think about the desperate evacuation in despair from the images and experiences at that time in the material, your legs will be shrugged. Not only the events of 3/10, but also the history of air raids in the world war so far was exhibited. From that document, it is known that Japan also conducted air raids on enemy countries in the past. Above all, the attacks on non-combatants were seen only from the side of the victims, so it was a shock to see the side of the perpetrators in indiscriminate bombing like Chongqing in Japan. There is no parking lot on the premises, so I wonder if I will park at a nearby parking lot. The bus was convenient to the museum. From Akihabara (Autumn 26), the nearest bus stop to the museum is "Kitasuna 1-chome", and it's about a 1-minute walk from there. (Original) 戦時の戦略とは言え大規模な3/10の空襲には無慈悲さのみ覚えます。 この時の爆撃の高度は超低空だったらしく、本来は上に向けて索敵したサーチライトが横を向くほどだったとか。 資料にある当時の映像や体験談から絶望の中の必死の避難を思うと足がすくんでしまいますね。 3/10の出来事だけでは無く、今までの世界戦の空襲の歴史も展示されていました。 その資料から過去、日本も敵国へ空襲を行っていた事を知れます。 中でも非戦闘員への攻撃は被害者の側面からしか見てなかったので日本に重慶の様な無差別爆撃で加害者の側面があったのにはショックでした。 駐車場は敷地内には無いので近場のパーキングに停めることになるかと。 資料館へはバスが便利でした。 秋葉原から出ている(秋26)で資料館の最寄りのバス停は"北砂1丁目"になり、そこからは徒歩1分ほどですよ。

(Translated by Google) I understand the Tokyo air raid well. For better or worse, I think that Tokyo residents should go at least once. (Original) 東京大空襲の事が良く分かります。 良くも悪くも都民なら１度は行くべきだと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's in an inconspicuous place, but I want to go there once. (Original) 目立たないところにあるが、一度は行っておきたいところ。

(Translated by Google) The contents of the exhibition are hard to go anyway. There is a direct bus from Akihabara Station, but there are buses from Kinshicho Station and Kameido Station, but it is far from the bus stop and there is no signboard so it is difficult to understand. It seemed difficult to find the position even at the police station on the way, so I had a hard time just going. The contents of the exhibition were specific to air raids, and were easy to understand and helpful. I was able to see the exhibit with calm eyes without the usual leftward tilt. (Original) 展示内容はともかく行きにくいです。秋葉原駅からは直通でバスがあるのですが、錦糸町駅や亀戸駅からはバスがあるものの、バス停から遠く、案内看板などはなく分かりにくいです。途中にある警察署でも位置が把握しにくいようで、行くだけで苦労しました。 展示内容は、空襲に特化したもので、分かりやすく、参考になりました。ありがちな左傾化したところもなく、冷静な目で展示物を見ることができました。

(Translated by Google) Valuable materials can be seen in the land of war damage ❗ (Original) 戦災の土地で、貴重な資料が見れます❗

(Translated by Google) Sometimes I was not known so much, I have not been there. It may be because the place is also a place. I should visit once. (Original) あまり知られてないこともあり、行ったことがありませんでした。場所も場所だからかもしれません。一度は訪れるべきかと。

(Translated by Google) It was very studying. (Original) 大変、勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) A small museum but worth it (Original) 小さい博物館ですが価値があります

(Translated by Google) I learned a lot from the Tokyo Air Raid. (Original) 東京大空襲、とても勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) It is difficult to understand the place. (Original) 場所がわかりにくい。

(Translated by Google) There is a lot to feel. (Original) たくさん感じることがあります。

(Translated by Google) good! Moth (Original) 良い‼️

(Translated by Google) A place where you can think about the history of war in Japan (Original) 日本の戦争の歴史を考えさせてくれる場所

(Translated by Google) Although it is a small museum, there are various relics and exhibits, and the experiences of those who knew at that time are also shown. Never forget the painful times when your grandparents survived. I hope many people will visit this museum in the future. (Original) 小さい資料館ですが様々な遺品や展示品があり、当時を知る方々の体験談も上映されています。祖父母が生き抜いた痛ましいこの時代を決して忘れぬように。これからもたくさんの人がこの資料館を訪れますように。

(Translated by Google) Although it is aging, the contents of the exhibition were easy to understand and valuable. (Original) 老朽化していますが、展示内容はわかりやすくて貴重なものでした。

(Translated by Google) I visited with the son of an elementary school student. I learned a lot. Exhibits were fulfilling and exceeded expectations. (Original) 小学生の息子と訪れました。とても勉強になりました。展示品も充実していて、期待以上でした。

It is clear that the Tokyo air raids, which carried out indiscriminate killings on cities like Guernica in the Basque region of Spain, famous for Picasso's ``Guernica,'' were carried out to burn people to death, not houses. The air raids, which began at around 12:08 a.m., reduced Tokyo to scorched earth in two hours. More than 100,000 people died, and although military civilians (but not all) were compensated after the war, civilian victims and injured people were not paid a single yen. Knowing the truth will not only help console the spirits of the dead, but also affect the way we live our own lives. In any case, I can't help but think about war responsibility. What happened 79 years ago is not a past event; it still affects our lives, including the neighboring areas and the foreign troops stationed there.

everyone better visit once in your life. compact but enough to know about war, how stupid people were and still stupid people are.

79 years ago today, March 10th, Tokyo's downtown was engulfed in flames. I think war is wrong no matter what the reason. As the number of people who experienced war is decreasing, the existence of this building is significant. The establishment was completed through the efforts of the private sector, with support not only from the national government, but also from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the ward. Innocent, nameless people are always forced to sacrifice. With this in mind, I would like more people to see and visit. Hopefully, if you support us by becoming a maintenance member of the center, I believe that the regrets of those who lost their lives will be compensated. I am also one of the sustaining members. I don't know his name or face, but he is said to be the older brother of my mother's 8th brother's wife, who died in the Tokyo air raids. In order to carry on his regrets, I became a sustaining member.

(Translated by Google) The war absolutely appeals to us.No impact, there is no existing monument in the city, I feel that the tragic massacre of the Tokyo air raid will be forgotten. Need more? (Original) 戦争は絶対にノーと訴えかける　インパクトがない、市中に現存する、モニュメントが無いからなのか、東京大空襲という悲惨な大虐殺が忘れられていく気がする、残酷に見えても訴えるものがもっと必要では？

(Translated by Google) The materials are very well organized and will be useful for studying. I don't think you can chew it just once. It is a place to visit once with the reconstruction memorial museums of both countries. (Original) 資料が大変よく整理されていて勉強になります。一回だけでは、咀嚼しきれないと思います。両国の復興記念館とともに一度は訪れるべきところです。

(Translated by Google) I was able to hear the story from the experiencer. (Original) 体験者からのお話が聞けました。

(Translated by Google) There are many things in the world that don't go crazy, but there are things that you shouldn't forget even if you don't like it. (Original) 世の中にはいつまでもクヨクヨしない事多いが、ここは嫌でも忘れてはいけない物が残してあるところ。

戦争を知らないみんなに引き継ぐべきこと。とても大切な資料館。学芸員の方の親切な説明が心に残る

(Translated by Google) There were a lot of valuable materials, and our daily life is made up of these facts, and we look back and create history every day. It's an important place to connect to tomorrow. (Original) 貴重な資料が沢山ありました、私達の日常の暮らしはこれらの事実があって成り立ち、振り返りつつ毎日歴史を創っていくのですね。明日に繋ぐ重要な場所です。

(Translated by Google) What Tokyo should take responsibility Tokyo residents should see (Original) 東京都が責任持ってやるべきこと 都民は見るべし

(Translated by Google) We must pass on the tragic Tokyo air raid to future generations. (Original) 悲惨な東京大空襲は後世に伝えていかなくてはなりません。

(Translated by Google) First time visit. The volunteers have made it possible to display so far. 1945.3.9-10 Astonished by the number of bombs dropped in a small area of ​​town where my mother fled with my grandmother and uncle. (Original) 初めて見学。ボランティアの皆さんの御尽力でここまで展示できているのですね。1945.3.9-10母が祖母と叔父と逃げた町の狭い場所に投下された爆弾の数に驚き。

民間の出資で設営された、東京大空襲の資料展示を行う小規模な資料館です。小一時間でも一通り見れるとは思いますが、空襲被害者の手記やインタビュー映像などを見ようと思うと長時間が必要です。また空襲に関する各種図書が読める談話スペースがあります。 令和3年は国会でも空襲被害者の援護法が議論になりましたが、都は残念ながら資料館を作りませんでした。民間で実施している方に敬意を表します。

(Translated by Google) It is a valuable museum that records the war called the "Tokyo Bombing" that hit the private and privately run downtown on March 10, 1945. (Original) 民立・民営の1945/3/10の下町を襲った「東京大空襲」と言われる戦争を記録した貴重な資料館です。

(Translated by Google) It seems like there is no presence unless you appeal a little more. (Original) もう少しアピールしないと存在感がないような⁉️

(Translated by Google) The video has been on stream all the time, but I wanted one of the visitors to be able to see it from the beginning, if at all. It seems good to say to the clerk but I'm not there (Original) ずっとビデオが流されているのですが、そのときの来場者は私一人、出来たら最初から見れるようにしてほしかった。係員に言えばいいようですがそばにはいない

(Translated by Google) I have not visited. I'm going to visit you soon. (Original) 訪問はいていません。そのうち訪問しようと思ってますが。

(Translated by Google) The war was miserable, but the receptionist was kinder! (Original) 戦争は悲惨だが、受付の方が優しい方でした！

(Translated by Google) The material is small but interesting (Original) 狭いけど資料は面白い

(Translated by Google) I saw the history of war (Original) 戦争の歴史をみた