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ABSTRACT This research paper explores the theme of the War of Memory and Identity in Yoko Ogawa's The Memory Police (2019), a work of Japanese science fiction. The novel depicts a society where memories and objects gradually disappear, and those who remember them are at risk of being persecuted by the Memory Police. This leads to a struggle between those who seek to preserve their memories and identity, and the forces seeking to erase them. Using the theoretical framework of retrieval failure, this study examines how the characters in the novel suffer from memory loss and the consequences of this loss on their identity and sense of self. The study also analyzes the ways in which the novel reflects the sociopolitical context of Japan, particularly in relation to the loss of memory and identity in the aftermath of World War II. Through the lens of science fiction, the novel explores the complexities of memory and identity, and how they are linked to power and control. This study contributes the understanding of the role of memory and identity in shaping the individuals and societies, as well as the consequences of their loss.