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This bill establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument on Oahu to commemorate the transformation of the relationship between Hawaii and Japan from wartime adversaries to peaceful partners, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025. The monument will be developed jointly by the State Foundation on Culture and Arts and stakeholders from Hawaii and Japan, and will likely be located near or within the East-West Center. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities and create a space for public reflection on the journey of friendship and peace between the two regions. The bill appropriates funds from the works of art special fund for the planning, design, and construction of the monument, with expenses to be managed by the State Foundation on Culture and Arts. The monument aims to demonstrate to future generations that peace is possible, even after significant historical conflicts, and to highlight the potential for ongoing positive relations between Hawaii and Japan.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1581&year=2026