A Legacy of Seeking peace
Honoring the voices of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors
After 80 years, the survivors — the hibakusha, as they are called in Japanese — continue to tell their stories. Their role as witnesses for peace is unparalleled.
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The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons.
Nobel Peace Prize announcement
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What events are organized to honor the victims?
Various events, including memorial services, educational workshops, and peace marches, are organized annually to honor the victims and promote awareness of nuclear disarmament. Both Hiroshima and Nagasaki have numerous special events connected to the anniversaries of the bombings, especially during the 80th anniversary in 2025. In Seattle, where the author of this site is based, the annual From Hiroshima to Hope will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Green Lake Park. The Fierce Nonviolence Pilgrimage, which includes a hibakusha, will travel across the state of Washington in late July and early August. Survivor Tosu Norimitsu will speak at University Congregational United Church of Christ at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. Further details of Pilgrimage events here. In Poulsbo, WA, the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action will hold the the Hiroshima-Nagasaki 80th Commemoration Event Aug. 9-11.