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Lecture at Aichi Prefectural Zuiryo High School
March 4, 2022
Date : March 4, 2022 (Friday)
Location : Aichi Prefectural Zuiryo High School
Theme : Reflection on human rights via life of Zuiryo alumnus Chiune Sugihara
Lecture by Chiune’s granddaughter Madoka Sugihara
Madoka Sugihara, vice chair of NPO Chiune Sugihara Visas for Life, delivered a lecture on “The Gift of Life” at Chiune’s former high school. Madoka spoke for around one hour to first- and second-year students, their teachers and the school principal. The subject provoked great interest among the students as evidenced in the active Q&A following the speech.
We hope to continue our work with schools to increase awareness of Chiune’s actions and the situation in Europe at that time. We extend our thanks to Principal Shimada and all the teachers who helped make this lecture possible.
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Report: “Chiune Sugihara Exhibition: A Retrospective –
120th Anniversary of Sugihara’s Birth”
January 11, 2022
Report: “Chiune Sugihara Exhibition: A Retrospective –
120th Anniversary of Sugihara’s Birth”
The special exhibition “Chiune Sugihara Exhibition: A Retrospective – 120th Anniversary of Sugihara’s Birth” held by Takashimaya Department Store in its Tokyo (Nihonbashi), Kyoto and Nagoya branches enjoyed a highly successful run. We wish to take this opportunity to present the final numbers below and extend our sincere gratitude again to all of those involved with the project.
1. Project name: “Chiune Sugihara Exhibition: A Retrospective – 120th Anniversary of Sugihara’s Birth”
2. Overview
Chiune Sugihara (January 1, 1900 – July 31, 1986) took over as Japanese consul in Kaunas, Lithuania at the outbreak of World War II in 1939. He is known for defying orders from his superiors and issuing life-saving visas to thousands of Jewish refugees who were fleeing persecution. The exhibition traced the events leading to the incident through a variety of historical materials, including actual passports with visas stamped by the consul. It conveyed Sugihara’s determination in issuing the visas and described others involved in the rescue as well as the subsequent lives of survivors.
3. Dates August 4-23, 2021 (20 days) Nihombashi Takashimaya
September 15-27, 2021 (13 days) Kyoto Takashimaya
December 23, 2021 – January 9, 2022 (17 days) JR Nagoya Takashimaya
4. Sponsors NHK Service Center, NPO Chiune Sugihara Visas for Life (Nihombashi, Kyoto)
NHK Service Center, NPO Chiune Sugihara Visas for Life, Chunichi Shimbun (Nagoya)
5. Support Embassy of the United States of America, Embassy of Israel, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Germany, Polish Cultural Institute in Tokyo, Embassy of Lithuania, Gifu Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefectural Board of Education, Nagoya City, Nagoya City Board of Education, Waseda University Cultural Affairs Division, Zuiryokai, NHK
6．Cooperation Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall (Yaotsu Town), Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, JTB
7. Collaboration Oak
8. Admission General: ¥1,000 / university & high school: ¥800 / below high school: free
9. Attendance 37,200 (50 days)
* Robust attendance in all three locations
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New Year’s Greeting
January 1, 2022
A very Happy New Year.
We wish to express our deep appreciation for your support over the past year. A major exhibition on Chiune Sugihara was held at Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of his birth. The highly successful show subsequently traveled to Kyoto Takashimaya and JR Nagoya Takashimaya, where it will close on January 9. We are grateful to all of those who helped bring this exhibition to reality in the midst of the pandemic. We extend our warm thanks as well to the many visitors who came to the exhibition. We were touched by their kind comments.
The Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum vacated its Yaesu space as scheduled last year. We are currently looking for a new location and hope to have news on that for you soon. In the interim, please visit our virtual museum on this website.
The situation remains challenging as the new year begins, but we will continue to work to ensure that Chiune’s legacy is passed on to future generations. We ask for your continued cooperation and support in 2022.
Chihiro Sugihara, Chairman
NPO Chiune Sugihara Visas for Life
Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum / VR Edition >>
JR Nagoya Takashimaya >>
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Virtual tour of the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum open.
November 29, 2021
We offer a virtual tour of the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum for those unable to visit us in person. Please click and enjoy.
Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum >>
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Closure of Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum
Septenber 15, 2021
We regret to announce that the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum will close its doors on 30 September due to a major redevelopment project in the district. We thank you for your warm patronage over the past three years.
We plan to reopen in a new space and will inform you via our website when the details are confirmed.
NPO Chiune Sugihara Visas for Life continues its work as before. We greatly appreciate your ongoing support.
Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum
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We wish everyone a most Happy New Year
January 1, 2021
We would like to express our sincere thanks for your kind support in 2020. Last year marked the 120th anniversary of Chiune Sugihara s birth and the 80th anniversary of his issuance of the life savin g visas. Unfortunately we had to cancel or postpone many projects due to the pandemic, and the situation at present remains unpredictable. Still, all of us at the NPO will do what we can to make 2021 a meaningful and memorable year.
We ask for your continued support in the coming year and look forward to seeing you at the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum.
Chihiro Sugihara, Chairman
NPO Chiune Sugihara. Visas for Life
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120th anniversary of Chiune Sugihara’s birth ･ 80th anniversary of Visas for Life
July 17, 2020
Another Visas-for-Life Diplomat: Polish Ambassador Tadeusz Romer
Polish Ambassador to Japan Tadeusz Romer and Jewish War Refugees in the Far East
The Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum wishes to announce a special exhibition in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Chiune Sugihara’s birth and the 80th anniversary of his issuance of the life-saving visas.
Nearly all of the Sugihara visa recipients who arrived in Japan in 1940 were Jewish refugees from German Nazi-occupied Poland, many penniless and lacking proper documentation. They were given crucial aid by Polish Ambassador Tadeusz Romer, who worked tirelessly and selflessly to ensure they reached freedom. Up to 1,000 Jews are estimated to have made it to their final destinations safely thanks to the ambassador's determined efforts. Romer's actions were critical in ensuring that Sugihara's bold visa issuance in Lithuania was not in vain.
The exhibition will offer panels and videos examining the far-too-little-known story of Romer’s courageous activities on behalf of his countrymen. Dr Olga Barbasiewicz, one of the exhibition’s organizers, has created a special video message for the occasion. Details are as follows.
* Note that measures have been put into place to ensure your safety during the coronavirus epidemic. We ask your cooperation and understanding.
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| Exhibition:
| 120th anniversary of Chiune Sugihara’s birth ･ 80th anniversary of Visas for Life
Another Visas-for-Life Diplomat: Polish Ambassador Tadeusz Romer |
| Date :
| July 31 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun) |
| Time :
| 11:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday-Sunday
(July 31 only : 1:00-5:00pm) |
| Organizers :
| Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo, Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum |
| Support :
| Polish Cultural Institute in Tokyo |
| Curator :
| Dr Olga Barbasiewicz |
| Location :
| Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum
2F Sagami Bldg, 2-7-9 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| TEL :
| 03-6265-1808 |
＞＞http://en.sempomuseum.com/
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Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum to reopen
July 17, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum will reopen its doors on July 31 (Friday) at 1:00pm. Extensive measures have been put into place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We ask your cooperation and understanding.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Museum to reopen this month
June 2, 2020
With the end of the nationwide state of emergency, we are planning to resume operations in the coming weeks. We will release the information on our website as soon as we have fixed the date.
We have changed our admission fee structure. Visitors up to and including high school students will now be able to enter free of charge. The new rates are below.
Adults: ¥800
High school students and below: Free
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Extension of temporary closure
In adherence with recommendations from Japan’s Ministry of Health to fight the spread of the coronavirus, the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum will extend its temporary closure. We will continue to assess the situation and will post the new opening date on our website as soon as possible.
We sincerely apologize to all who had planned visits to the museum. We ask your understanding and cooperation.
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Extension of temporary closure
In adherence with recommendations from Japan’s Ministry of Health to fight the spread of the coronavirus, the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum will extend its temporary closure. We are currently planning to reopen in early April. We will post the new date on our website as soon as possible.
We sincerely apologize to all who had planned visits to the museum. We ask your understanding and cooperation.
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Sempo Museum to take unscheduled break
Sempo Museum to take unscheduled break
In adherence with recommendations from Japan's Ministry of Health to fight the spread of the coronavirus, the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum will be closed during the following period.
Temporary Closing
March 4-17, 2020
We are planning to reopen on March 18 (Wed). We are closely monitoring the situation and will immediately announce any further changes.
We sincerely apologize to all who had planned visits to the museum. We ask your understanding and cooperation.
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Happy New Year 2020
January 1, 2020
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be a bright, healthy and beautiful year.
The successful launch of the Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum in Tokyo last March has attracted a great number of visitors from home and abroad, bringing us together with many old friends and new acquaintances. It has reaffirmed for us that Sugiharaâs acts of compassion still hold lessons for the world today.
This year will mark the 120th anniversary of Sugiharaâs birth and the 80th anniversary of his issuance of the life-saving visas. We are planning a number of lectures and exhibitions to mark this important occasion.
We hope for your continued patronage in the new year.
NPO Chiune Sugihara. Visas for Life
Chihiro Sugihara, Chairman
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The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1939-1945
The Bravery of Anne Frank and Chiune Sugihara
"The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1939-1945", the touring exhibition on Anne Frank and Chiune Sugihara, will move to Nagoya from December 4-9. The event has special relevance for Nagoya, where Chiune spent his childhood and adolescence. We encourage all in the area to visit. Details can be found at HYPERLINK "https://www.soka.ac.jp/assets/static/special/holocaust/"
We are coming to the end of the first year of Reiwa, the imperial era that began in May with the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Exhibition Steering Committee as well as all the embassies, educational committees and local authorities who helped bring this to life. The many grateful messages we have received from those who have seen the exhibition in their towns have strengthened our resolve to persevere in our mission.
Please continue to follow our NPO's homepage and Facebook page for updates on future events as we enter Reiwa 2.
The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1939-1945
The Bravery of Anne Frank and Chiune Sugihara
Date: December 4-9, 2019
Dec 4: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Dec 5-8: 10:00am-8:00pm
Dec 9 10:00am-5:00pm
Place: Wink Aichi, Aichi Industry & Labor Center, 7F
Entrance: Free
Jointly organized by Soka University, the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Exhibition Steering Committee
Supported by: The Embassy of France, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Embassy of Israel, the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the Delegation of the European Union, UN Information Centre, PO Chiune Sugihara Visas For Life, Aichi Prefecture, others
In cooperation with The Soka Gakkai Peace Committee
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Google replaced its logo with an image of Chiune Sugihara as its daily Doodle on July 29
Google replaced its logo with an image of Chiune Sugihara as its daily Doodle on July 29, the anniversary of the date in 1940 when the diplomat began issuing massive volumes of life-saving visas for refugees in Lithuania. The Doodle was offered in twenty languages in nations worldwide, including the US, UK, Lithuania, China, Germany, France, Russia and Japan. The image can be found here.
Google Doodle>>https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-chiune-sugihara
When we wrote Sugihara survivors to let them know, we received a number of beautiful messages, a few of which we offer below.
ã»A wonderful tribute - congratulations.
ã»I am so grateful to you for sending this, and have forwarded it to all my friends!!! What a family you have...this is so moving, and your grandfather/family so deserves this tribute which will reach MILLIONS and MILLIONS of people--maybe even more.
ã»Thanks for this wonderful news! I hope all is well with you and family and hope we will see you in the near future.
ã»That really is wonderful news. What a great honor, and more importantly what a great way for the world to hear about and learn about you grandfather.
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Celebration project of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Israel
We are plannning 'Chiune Sugihara/ concert for peace' as a celebration project of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Israel. The details will be announced on the website shortly.
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lectures schedule
We are planning a lecture series on Chiune Sugihara. Details will be announced shortly on the website.
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