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Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum

Ibaraki · Ami · Experiences

Japanese name: 予科練平和記念館

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Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum
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WHAT TO DOYokaren Peace Memorial Museum

A memorial hall in Ami on the site of the naval air training corps, telling of the young airmen's training and of the war.

WHEREIbaraki

Ami

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A memorial hall in Ami on the site of the naval air training corps, telling of the young airmen's training and of the war.

About this place

A memorial museum in Ami, Ibaraki. The Yokaren (Navy Flight Preparatory Training Program) was a system for training aircrew of the former Imperial Japanese Navy, selecting boys of about 14 and a half to 17 years old by examination. About 240,000 joined over the 15 years until the end of the war. Ami has the Tsuchiura Naval Air Corps, the center of Yokaren education nationwide, and the museum stands next to its site. Admission: general 500 yen, elementary, junior high and high school students 300 yen.

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Barrier-free Hearing impairment support: written communication available (writing boards, paper, etc.) Visual impairment support: personal assistance (mobility support, guide volunteers, etc.) With infants: diaper changing tables Other barrier-free support: parking spaces for people with disabilities, assistance dogs (guide, hearing and service dogs) allowed No foreign-language support Smoking prohibited throughout the facility Pets Not allowed

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