An exhibition titled “Atomic Bomb Exhibition for Peace,” which conveys the horrors of nuclear weapons, began on the 19th at the Saiwaiku Ward Office (Kawasaki City, Saiwai Ward). It presents the reality of the atomic bombing through photographs and panels, encouraging reflection on the importance of peace. The exhibition will run until the 29th.

Including drawings of the atomic bomb created by high school students from Hiroshima, …

Atomic Bomb Exhibition for Peace

The Atomic Bomb Exhibition for Peace is a museum in Nagasaki, Japan, dedicated to documenting the catastrophic effects of the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945. It displays artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts from survivors to convey the horror of nuclear weapons. The exhibition was established to promote peace and serve as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for nuclear disarmament.

Saiwaiku Ward Office

The Saiwaiku Ward Office is a modern administrative building in Yokohama, Japan, serving as the local government center for the Saiwai Ward. It was established following the 1986 reorganization of Yokohama’s wards, which created Saiwai as a new administrative district. The office handles civic services for residents and represents the area’s development as a major commercial and residential hub.

Kawasaki City

Kawasaki is a major industrial city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, located between Tokyo and Yokohama. Historically a post town on the Tōkaidō road during the Edo period, it rapidly industrialized in the 20th century to become a key manufacturing center. The city is also known for the Kawasaki Daishi temple, a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site founded in the 12th century.

Saiwai Ward

Saiwai Ward is a municipality located in the heart of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Historically an industrial and logistics hub, it is most famous for being the location of the Todoroki Athletics Stadium, a major venue for sports like rugby and soccer. The area developed significantly in the 20th century alongside the growth of Kawasaki’s heavy industry and transportation networks.

Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a major Japanese city on Honshu Island, historically known as the first city to be targeted by a nuclear weapon when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. Today, it is a symbol of peace and resilience, home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and its iconic Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a ruined reminder of the event.