This evening in Hiroshima, Deputy Chief of Mission Aaron Snipe had the privilege of hearing the testimony of Hibakusha Ogura Keiko, who was just eight years old on August 6, 1945. Her vivid and deeply moving account is a testament to extraordinary strength and resilience. Thank you, Ms. Ogura, for sharing your story. By listening to voices like yours, we honor the past and reaffirm our commitment to building a more peaceful future.

Japanese-Italian fusion Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki. It layers savory ingredients like cabbage and noodles, is enveloped in an egg, and topped with a deep red sauce and aonori flakes. © japanesefoodcraftsman

After surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto recorded the destruction he witnessed, and argued that the city had been condemned for Japan’s wartime aggression. Read this insight into his memoir ⬇️

DHM Ms Putniņa attended the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, joining atomic bomb survivors, families of victims, Prime minister and local and international representatives. A minute of silence was observed at 8:15, the exact time the bomb exploded over Hiroshima 81 years ago.