At just 2 years old, she left Japan behind and found a new home with a loving family in China. Today, she calls herself a "living witness of war" 🕊️, determined to keep history alive.
Growing up, she learned about Japan’s wartime actions and the dark legacy of Unit 731—a covert biological warfare unit infamous for human experiments 😔. These stories left a mark on her young mind, but she never shied away from asking tough questions.
Her Chinese adoptive parents became her pillars of strength ❤️. They not only taught her Mandarin and local traditions but also supported her education every step of the way. From rice fields in rural China to university classrooms, she credits them for shaping her outlook on life and history 🎓.
Now in her late 20s, she travels across Asia, speaking at schools and community events. She shares her personal journey and the lessons of peace and understanding that emerged from the ashes of war. "We are living witnesses of history," she says, emphasizing the power of memory in building a better future.
Her story resonates deeply with young South and Southeast Asians who value cultural exchange, education, and social justice. By bridging her Japanese roots with her Chinese upbringing, she reminds us all that history belongs to everyone—and it’s up to each generation to learn, remember, and move forward together 🌏💪.
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'We are living witnesses of war,' says Japanese orphan raised in China
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