Hiroshima – Visit 4 years ago
The drop of the first atomic bomb, code-named Little Boy, by American warplanes — and another, code-named Fat Man, three days later in Nagasaki — contributed to Japan’s surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, and the end of World War II.
The ethics and morality of such nuclear attacks were scarcely discussed in public and the media.
It was 4 years ago that I had the chance to visit Hiroshima on our trip to Japan. We paid our respects to those whose lives were lost and spent 4 days in Hiroshima.
The hotel we stayed at was around the corner from the Bank Building that was the only building that remained standing after the bomb blast. We walked passed it each day as a reminder.
The museum’s exhibition was founded by one parson—Shogo Nagaoka. Mr Nagaoka collected materials and carried out research and surveys on the atomic bombing, striving over his entire life to achieve a clear understanding of the reality of the bombing.
There is a special exhibition tribute to him on this Anniversary at the Museum.
We visited the peace memorial park and rung the bell to commemorate those who passed. It was a trip I will never forget.
So today, on this 75th Anniversary. I pray that this never happens again.
| By John Donne | |||
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