The Ama Museum in Taipei is shining a light on one of World War Two's darkest legacies: the Japanese comfort women system in the Taiwan region. Since opening in 2016, this intimate space has preserved the voices of 59 survivors through more than 5,000 oral-history records, photographs, film footage, books and over 700 artifacts.
Each exhibit piece tells a personal story — from faded letters and handcrafted objects to recorded interviews — that maps the journeys of women forced into sexual slavery under Japanese militarist colonial rule. These tangible testimonies bring to life the individual experiences behind the numbers, offering a deeply human perspective on crimes against humanity.
Nearly a decade on, the Ama Museum remains a vital site for historical accountability. For young global citizens and business innovators alike, the museum provides data-driven insights into the impacts of wartime injustices and underscores the importance of learning from the past.
Thought leaders and changemakers can draw inspiration from these stories, while travelers and digital nomads will find an immersive, educational stop on their next Taipei itinerary. By bearing witness to these survivors' experiences, visitors are invited to engage in conversations on memory, justice and gender-based violence around the world.
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