WATANABE Misao
Born: 18 January 1938 – Died: 24 March 1943
Particulars:
Misao was born in Kanaky / New Caledonia to Japanese parents from Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. Her father worked and or owned a general store in Kanaky / New Caledonia. She had two older sisters, one older brother, and one younger sister. When Misao was 5 years old, she died due to an accident while interned at Tatura Internment Camp in Victoria, Australia. She is buried at the Japanese Cemetery in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
–Mayu Kanamori
More info:
Arisa Yura with Renon Yura Yuen
Artist/s Statement:
Misao’s name fills the land that she left behind. She is surrounded by the protection of the big sea.
Artist Bio:
Arisa Yura is a Japanese Australian actor, voice artist, writer, and taiko drummer, working extensively across theatre, film, radio, and television. Along with her son Renon Yura Yuen, Arisa created artworks for the five children who died while they were interned in Australia.