About
The Utoro Peace Memorial Museum is a museum operated by the power of citizens, without support from the national or local government. We warmly invite many citizens to contribute—starting with whatever you can do.
What Your Support Makes Possible
In addition to permanent and special exhibitions, the Utoro Peace Memorial Museum offers over a hundred group training sessions and individual tours annually, dispatches guest speakers, and collaborates with many organizations on traveling exhibitions.
All of these efforts are rooted in the lived history of Utoro, with the goal of promoting human rights, peace, and the value of coexistence.
Through regularly held sessions under the theme #LearningForAll, we offer opportunities to learn about the history and human rights issues faced by Korean residents in Japan, as well as broader human rights concerns related to the Korean Peninsula and Japanese society.
We support the activities of the Utoro Nongak Group, which has played a vital role in the movement to protect the Utoro community.
We host hands-on cultural events (irregularly scheduled) that introduce Korean culture through workshops on traditional instruments and trying on ethnic Korean clothing.
As a museum rooted in the local community, our front plaza is open as a play space for neighborhood children. We also provide special support during long school breaks—like serving shaved ice in summer.
The museum’s front plaza and 1st-floor community space are designed as gathering places where Utoro residents, visitors, neighbors, and volunteers can interact and share meals together.
The tradition of community barbecue gatherings that grew out of the Utoro movement continues today in the museum’s plaza, offering opportunities to build connection through shared meals (held irregularly).
The Mire Festival featured performances by local high school students and students from Korean schools in Kyoto. These events foster community bonds and will continue in the future.
We work in collaboration with student groups and artists, such as the Talorum Theater Troupe, to host exhibitions and events that encourage free and open expression.
Membership Types and Benefits
Donor Member
¥10,000 / year (per unit)
- Invitation to annual Yakiniku Community Gathering
- Free admission to #Learning for All sessions
- Annual pass (includes one free coffee per visit)
- Complimentary Utoro-related publications
- Newsletter and updates
General Member
¥6,000 / year
- Invitation to annual Yakiniku Community Gathering
- Free admission to #Learning for All sessions
- Annual pass (includes one free coffee per visit)
- Newsletter and updates
Supporting Member
¥3,000 / year
- Free admission to #Learning for All sessions
- Newsletter and updates
Student Member
¥1,000 / year
- Free admission to #Learning for All sessions
- Newsletter and updates
- Annual pass (includes one free coffee per visit)
- Invitation to annual Yakiniku Community Gathering
*There are no rights or obligations that arise from supporter registration. *Please be aware that most of the communications and publications are written in Japanese.
How to Register (Other than Online Form)
Payment
make payments through postal transfer (Japan Post Bank) in addition to credit card.
Credit Card
Postal Transfer Slip (Yucho Bank)
If needed, we can mail you a payment slip. Please contact us through the Contact.
| Bank Name | Japan Post Bank (ゆうちょ銀行) |
| Branch Code | 099 |
| Account Number | 271813 |
| Name | Utoro Civil Fund Foundation (ウトロ民間基金財団) |
| Postal Transfer Code | 00900-8-271813 |
Check Your Membership Status
You can check your current membership and expiration date. Please note: Online payments will be reflected within 2 business days Bank transfers or cash payments at the museum may take up to 2 weeks to process.
