Category Hiroshima
1000 Cranes Project, Hiroshima Children’s Peace Monument, Hiroshima, Japan
The time was 8:15 AM. The date was August 6, 1945. The first atomic bomb ever to be dropped on humankind was released, and a young girl, Sadako Sasaki was about one mile from ground zero. Amazingly, she went on to live a happy childhood until 10 years later, when she was diagnosed with leukemia, […]
Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima, Japan
This is a photo from the outside of the entrance to the Hiroshima Castle. Because the castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb, it was rebuilt several years later. By the way, I’ve been told that there are issues with commenting on my posts, that I’ve yet to have time to troubleshoot. If you are […]
Day 4: Kyoto to Hiroshima to Miyajima, Japan
It is now Thursday morning here in Japan and we are getting ready to head out for another fun-filled day! Yesterday, we took a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Hiroshima was a very educational experience, and to actually be there to see the destruction of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on […]
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