Misa Moriya

About the Author

Misa Moriya is a dedicated educator and author whose writing draws from profound personal experiences in the aftermath of World War II. As a former nursing attendant on the hospital ship bound for Hiroshima, she witnessed the harrowing realities of war's devastation firsthand, experiences that profoundly shaped her perspective on human resilience and suffering. In her memoir '従軍看護婦の見た病院船・ヒロシマ―ある養護教諭の原体験 (人間選書)', Moriya offers an intimate, unflinching account of those turbulent times, blending raw emotion with insightful reflections on healing and hope. Now retired from her career as a school nurse educator, she continues to advocate for peace through her poignant narratives, inspiring readers to confront history's lessons with empathy and courage.