The is a national museum in
, Japan, managed by the
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The museum is commonly referred to as the "Showakan" and primarily displays items illustrating the lifestyles of the Japanese people during and after
World War II (the
Shōwa period in the Japanese calendar, the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of
Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) from 25 December 1926 until his death on 7 January 1989).
Originally to be named The War Victims Peace Commemoration Prayer Hall, the museum opened on 27 March 1999, partly in response to strong lobbying by the
Japan War-Bereaved Families Association, whose headquarters are in the adjacent Kudan Hall.
The museum building was designed by Japanese architect
Kiyonori Kikutake.
The Museum is located next to
Kudanshita Station and the northern entrance to
Kitanomaru Park.
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Shōwa period
Museums in Tokyo
History museums in Japan
National museums of Japan
Buildings and structures in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Museums established in 1999
1999 establishments in Japan