Join Us for a Day of Healing and Understanding: Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco | September 18th, 2025
Pacific Atrocities Education (PAE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to host a one-day event at the historic Presidio Officers Club in San Francisco, CA, on September 18th, 2025 . This gathering aims to foster healing, understanding, and dialogue among communities impacted by historical events, with a focus on promoting peace and reconciliation.
This meaningful initiative has garnered support from veterans groups, who recognize the importance of addressing past atrocities as a way to build bridges between communities and advocate for a more peaceful future. Their involvement underscores the broader significance of this event, not only in acknowledging history but also in fostering mutual respect and understanding across generations.
Who Should Attend?We warmly invite individuals and organizations from all walks of life to join us in this important conversation. This includes:

• Bay Area Community Leaders
• Local, National, and International Media
• Historians and Scholars
• Students and Youth Organizations
• Veterans and Their Families
• Anyone interested in learning about the history of Japanese imperial military brutalities during the 20th century

Why Attend?This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful dialogue, deepen your understanding of historical events, and contribute to ongoing efforts toward healing and reconciliation. By bringing together diverse voices, we aim to create a space where history is not only remembered but also used as a tool for building a more compassionate and peaceful world.​

Conference Schedule | Starts at 9:00 AM
Join us for a day of insightful discussions and powerful storytelling as we explore the history and legacy of Japanese imperial military actions during the 20th century. Below is a tentative schedule featuring some of our distinguished speakers:
Featured Speakers:

• Quin Cho (Archival Researcher): The Kwantung Army and the Japanese Occupation of Manchuria
• Stacey Salinas (Professor, College of the Redwoods, Eureka, California): The Philippines’ Resistance During WWII and Her Grandfather’s Role in the War
• Wang Xuan : Bringing Unit 731 Victims to Court: Suing Japan for Reparations
• Gabriel Fermin (College Student, University of San Francisco): A Theory of Japanese Fascism
• Ray Matsumoto (Graduate Student, Washington State University): Discussion on His Experience with PAE as a David Tsang Fellow and Author of "Echoes of Empire – The Power of Japanese Propaganda"

Special Guest Contributions:

• Yoshiji and Kazuko Watanabe : A special performance reflecting on history and memory.
• Mr. Akio Kuroi : Sharing his perspective as the son of a former Kwantung Army soldier who occupied Manchuria.
• Jean B. Chan : A survivor of the Japanese invasion of China, sharing her personal story of resilience and survival.

Key Themes:

• Unpacking the Ideologies, Propaganda, and Human Cost of Empire in Manchuria
• Exploring the lasting impact of historical events on communities and individuals today.

This conference will provide a platform for diverse voices—historians, scholars, survivors, and students—to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue about the past, its legacies, and the path toward healing and understanding.