Hokuchin Memorial Museum

Amazing history of this Force's service throughout the world, helping in times of need.

Visited here with my husband and son (works and lives in Japan). We did not have enough Japanese to get the most out of this museum so a serving officer came to our aid. He practised his English on ...

Excellent Military Museum

My son and I visited this museum as we had a few hours in Asahikawa during our trip from Wakkanai to Hakodate. We took a taxi from the train station to the Gokoku Jimja Shrine across the road, and the...

Good history of the town

This museum has lots of history and artefacts from the war time. It is well arranged and organised. It is worth a trip here to get yourself familiar with the city.

it's a learning experience.

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I think it's just a museum, but it's really helpful for the activities and ideals of the Self-Defense Forces, and the transition from the police reserve, and it's a place that makes me feel reassuring for the activities of the Self-Defense Forces. Facing Japan's dark past (war), the exhibits are also exhibited without exaggeration, such as "red paper" at that time, farewell flags, and 1000 needles. It's not a place where you can go and smile, but I think it's the only place where you can touch the soul of your predecessors. Line ...

Sands of Asahikawa

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It is a short walk from Asahikawa Station and it is good to enter for free. Military related items such as military uniforms and command swords of Tondenhei were exhibited ◯