The Hiroshima Peace Institute (HPI) of Hiroshima City University, University of Baghdad (UoB) and Japan Foundation (JF) will hold the Joint Research Forum as follows:
1. Speakers
Shota Moriue (Lecturer, Hiroshima Peace Institute (HPI), Hiroshima City University)
Mahmoud Al-Qaysi (Professor, College of Arts, Japanese Studies, University of Baghdad)
Alaa Al-Ameri (Professor, College of Arts, Japanese Studies, Mustansiriya University)
2. Date and Time
December 9, 2025 (Tuesday) 10:00-12:00
3. Venue
Exchange Lounge, Faculty of Information Sciences Annex 6F, Hiroshima City University
(3-4-1, Ozuka-Higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima)
4. Language
English only
5. Abstract of the Lecture and Profile of the Speakers
(1) Shota Moriue (Lecturer, Hiroshima Peace Institute (HPI), Hiroshima City University)
Theme: "Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Act 1949"
Abstract:
This lecture explores the significance of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Act, enacted on August 6, 1949, and its role in shaping Hiroshima’s postwar recovery. I will explain how the law formally designated Hiroshima as a “Peace Memorial City” and enabled special national support for reconstruction, urban planning, and land readjustment. Through these measures, Hiroshima rebuilt its physical infrastructure, developed peace-related facilities, and laid the foundations for becoming an international center for peace.
Profile:
Born in Hiroshima city. After working at the Legislative Bureau of the House of Representatives (during which he also served as a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge), he held positions at the Hiroshima City Hall and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tokyo School of Law and a Ph.D. in Peace Studies from Hiroshima City University. His publications include: Mikan no Heiwa Kinen Toshi―Hiroshima Heiwa Kinen Toshi Kensetsu Hou no Kiseki to Tembo (The Incomplete Peace Memorial City―The History and Prospects of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law) published by Ronsosha in 2024.
(2) Mahmoud Al-Qaysi (Professor, College of Arts, Japanese Studies, University of Baghdad)
Theme: "Speicher Massacre as a Genocide in Postwar Iraq"
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(3) Alaa Al-Ameri (Professor, College of Arts, Japanese Studies, Mustansiriya University)
Theme: "Oral History as a New Approach to Understand Iraqi Modern History"
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6. Notes
As the seating is limited, external applicants are kindly requested to contact us in advance by email.
This forum may be cancelled at short notice due to a lecturer's circumstances or other unexpected reasons. Thank you for your understanding in advance regarding this possibility.
Contact
Hiroshima Peace Institute (HPI), Hiroshima City University
Email：office-peace&m.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp
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