Professor Kazuyo Yamane, a peace activist and pioneer in the field of “Museums for Peace,” has passed away.

Professor Yamane was a prominent figure in the international arena in the field of peace studies and museums for peace. She served as Associate Professor of Peace Studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto from 2011 to 2016 and was previously the Vice President of the Kyoto Museum for World Peace. She was a pioneer and member of the editorial board of the newsletter of the International Network of Museums for Peace (INMP) and also of the “MUSE” newsletter of the “Japanese Citizens Network of Museums for Peace.”

Professor Yamane was the daughter of a survivor of the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing and dedicated her entire professional life to promoting peace and education. She left behind numerous articles and books on the subject of museums for peace. The Tehran Peace Museum was also honored to accompany her in numerous programs.

May she rest in peace and her memory be cherished...