A new museum dedicated to Daniel Inouye, a notable Japanese-American who served as a U.S. Senator and contributed significantly to Japan-U.S. relations, has been inaugurated in his father’s hometown of Yame City, Fukuoka. The Daniel Inouye Museum, located in Joyo-machi, Yame, was completed with a ceremony attended by 30 people including local officials and U.S. consulate representatives from Fukuoka. Born in Hawaii, Inouye was known for his valor as part of a Japanese-American military unit during World War II, despite losing his right arm, and his long tenure in the Senate until his death in 2012 at age 88. The two-story museum features 900 square meters of exhibits including personal memorabilia and details of his achievements. It also houses a café blending local Yame ingredients with Hawaiian cuisine and a shop selling original merchandise. Admission to the museum, which opens on April 25, is free. Mayor Tsuneyuki Mitamura expressed hopes that Inouye’s remarkable life will inspire future generations to cooperate towards peace. Source: Daniel Inouye Museum / NHK
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