This study begins with an introduction of the author’s personal background in order to explain her involvement in peace studies, peace movements, and peace education. It also provides details regarding her thoughts and visions of peace and justice movements of the twenty-first century and her views as to how these can be made more energetic, assertive, and decisive. In this context, this essay contends that peace education is very important and necessary and it should be promoted locally and globally. In addition, it offers concrete examples to show how important it is to promote education for peace, human rights and reconciliation at global and local levels and presents concrete recommendations for peacebuilding in the future. The essay reflects the vast experience of the author as a peace educator and research scholar and as an expert of museums for peace. She was very closely associated with the Grassroots House in Kochi City and Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University and worked there in important positions. She was also worked with international Network of Museums for Peace (INMP) since 1992 and also with the Japanese Citizens’ Network of Museums for Peace. The need to strengthen the bond between local and global peacebuilding has also been highlighted in the essay.