“Feel the Sun in the Sky” Vol.2

The present section introduces the activists in Nara Prefecture as well as the supporters of the Zenkoku Suiheisha.

The Crown of Thorns Flag of the Zenkoku Suiheisha Nara Prefectural Association　（Around 1935）

The pattern, putting red (expressing enthusiasm for liberation) on the black background (expressing a dark society with discrimination), was designed by SAIKO Mankichi.
Thorns were put on Jesus Christ’s head when he was crucified, implying ordeals here.

YONEDA Tomi　（3 February 1901 - 4 May 1988）

One of the founders of the Zenkoku Suiheisha. Born in Oshima, Gojo Town, Uchi County (current Gojo City), Nara Prefecture. He read aloud the resolution at the Founding Congress of the Zenkoku Suiheisha. He moved around the country as an executive member of the association’s headquarters and played a significant role in the creation of local Suiheisha organizations. He was also elected to an official of the Japan Farmers’ Union Nara Prefectural Association and, when he was assaulted by a thug of a rightist organization Hakuryu Kai with a Japanese sword in 1927, he had guided a tenancy dispute. Having actively pursued international solidarity, he was also involved in movements by Korean residents in Japan and the Hyeongpyengsa movement (an autonomous anti-discrimination movement in the Korean peninsula).

YONEDA when he was 31 years old, May 1932

The Nara Prefectural Suiheisha was created on 10 May 1922, with 26 local branches from among 68 Buraku districts in the prefecture. The Nara Prefectural Suiheisha developed with support from a lot of people through organizing congresses and struggles of denunciation of acts of discrimination.

Although the Zenkoku Suiheisha was created by Buraku people themselves, its movement was supported by people outside Buraku districts in different fields, including religious, journalism, legal and political sectors. A diversity of supporters enabled the Zenkoku Suiheisha to be involved in a wide range of activities.

�@ Prologue	�A “A Gleam of Hope through the Clouds”
�B “Subtle Indications”	�C “When Young Power Gets Together”
�D “For a Good Day, Give Us Your Hands”	�E “Towards the Horizon Far Away”
�F “Feel the Sun in the Sky”	�G Different Exhibition Section
�H “Feel the Sun in the Sky” Vol.2	�I Video Section
�J Epilogue	Special Exhibition Room
Map of the Homeland of Human Rights

[Main Exhibitions]　[�I Video Section]

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