The two-month event is organised by the museum and Yamazaki Hiroaki 8-10Project of Japan to celebrate Vietnam’s 72nd National Day and 25th anniversaryof the establishment of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association.
More than 200 photos and objects featuring Beheiren – The Peace Commission forVietnam, an anti-war movement established in Japan to demand an end to theAmerican War in Vietnam, are on display.
They highlight the commission’s monthly anti-war rallies from 1965 to 1974 thatsaw thousands of people participate in cities like Tokyo and Oizumi.
Books, posters, propaganda paintings and newspaper stories supporting Vietnam createdby Beheiren members are showcased.
There are also photos featured the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam andJapan.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Japanese historian Yamamoto Yoshitaka ofYamazaki Hiroaki 8-10 Project said “The exhibition is aimed at demonstratingthe history of the anti-American War movement in Japan to visitors to themuseum from around the world.”
The event will go on until October 20. The museum is situated at 28 Vo Van Tan street,District 3.-VNA