Photo of children during WWII displayed at Osaka war museum

An enlarged photo of Japanese children during World War II is displayed at the Osaka International Peace Center as pictured on April 30, 2015. The center, a war museum, reopened that month after removing exhibits and items showing the Japanese military's invasion of other countries and brutal deeds, inviting criticism from peace-minded people, including a group of five former schoolteachers who have drawn up a guidebook designed to help visitors view the exhibits with critical eyes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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