The aim of this paper is to report on a survey regarding a peace and human rights learning project that has been carried out since 1985 in social education facilities, such as civic centers and community centers, that are run by the Kawasaki City Board of Education.
We will first look into the process by which the peace and human rights learning project has been carried out in Kawasaki City over these thrity-five years, provide an overview of Kawasaki City, and trace its history. Next, we show how peace and human rights learning was conceived in Kawasaki City, clarify what the situation was at the time, and then outline the characteristics of the 35-year-project, dividing it into 10-year periods.
We will also touch upon why this peace and human rights learning project has been continued for these many years and the project’s characteristics, developed in collaboration with local citizens while also showing respect for the citizen-based planning committee. Finally, we look at future issues.