Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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The Peace Memorial Museum, located within the Peace Memorial Park, conveys the reality of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and continues to appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons and eternal world peace. Displayed items like belongings of victims, photographs, models showing the devastation, and testimonies from survivors pose direct questions to the heart about the weight of each life lost, rather than just treating it as a historical figure. Many dignitaries and travelers from around the world visit to deeply learn about the horror of nuclear weapons and the preciousness of peace. While viewing these exhibits is not easy, it is an essential facility for all who visit Hiroshima and Japan to renew their resolve for peace and think about the future together.

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Address
1-2 Nakajima Town, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Website
https://hpmmuseum.jp/
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