77 Years Since the End of WWII

Dear Reader,

Tomorrow marks the 77^th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War, the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Second World War and, of course, Japanese rule in Taiwan. Japan ruled Taiwan from the late 19^th century to the middle of the 20^th century. The era was marked by rapid economic growth, modernization as well as the atrocities of war, exploitation and violence.

It goes without saying that Taiwan’s relationship with its former colonizer is complicated, even if the two states are generally close friends today. In remembrance of the worldwide conflict that ended 77 years ago tomorrow, we highlight several stories from our archives that document the experience of Taiwan’s Japanese era below.

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Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions, an online repository of Taiwan's folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions, is published and managed by the Island Folklore Club.

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• To collect and preserve Taiwanese folk traditions for future generations.
• To explore and showcase Taiwan's diverse and unique blend of cultures.
• To educate and enable Taiwanese communities worldwide to take pride in the shared Taiwanese heritage.