Comment on “Peace and Cooking: Remi Hirano on Her Father’s Care for War-Affected Children” [in Japanese]

On June 8, 2025, a comment by Professor Maiko Ichihara (Graduate School of Law) on the Asahi Shimbun article, “Peace and Cooking: Remi Hirano on Her Father’s Care for War-Affected Children.” was published. The article introduces the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and features culinary personality Remi Hirano reflecting on her father, Imao Hirano, who supported children born to U.S. soldiers and Japanese women in Japan after the war. Professor Ichihara expressed deep respect for Imao Hirano’s care for children with no personal or familial ties to him—children he welcomed into his home and treated with kindness. She emphasized that empathy, open communication, and altruism are key to fostering a more compassionate society.
https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST623QJYT62ULOB008M.html