What do testimonies and the act of giving testimonies signify? How should we recall and portray the survivors of the Japanese military's "comfort women"? Face the testimonies of these somewhat "unknown" survivors from the exhibition preview and expand your understanding of their experiences.

The lives of the 'comfort women' victims of the Japanese army are almost like a dramatic movie. We watch the beginning, the intro of a movie, and anticipate and expect the general content that's about to unfold. the characters within the dramatic stories are indeed special, but in reality, they are people just like us. This exhibition evokes awareness of the issue by listing phrases from actual testimonies that differ from our expectations.

1-1. Marginalized Women
1-2. The Courage of That Day

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2-1. Broadening Bravery: Solidarity Across Borders
2-2. Expanding the Horizon

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Despite the decreasing number of living witnesses, there are those who are committed to continuing the legacy of these testimonies and advocating for the resolution of the comfort women issue for future generations. The exhibition shares the stories and accounts of activists, scholars, and artists who have worked side by side with the survivors to bring their voices to the world, using multimedia, photographs, and documentation.

How should we preserve these testimonies? This exhibit offers a space for reflection not only about the Japanese military "comfort women" issue but also about how we can best remember and what actions we should take in the future on the broader agonies of war and the persistent struggle for human rights.

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