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Aug. 30, 2022
NPT Review Conference 2022: A-bomb survivors’ groups, NGOs express disappointment and indignation, attribute conference breakdown to nuclear powers’ arrogance
Aug. 28, 2022
Prime Minister Kishida points finger at Russia for failure to reach agreement at NPT conference
Aug. 28, 2022
With Russia opposing reference to Ukraine’s nuclear power plant, NPT Review Conference fails again, with no adoption of final document
Aug. 28, 2022
After isolated Russia upends consensus, NPT Review Conference ends in failure, exposing passive stance of nuclear weapons states
Aug. 28, 2022
NPT Review Conference 2022: With conference breakdown, A-bomb survivors and young people express disappointment and indignation
Aug. 13, 2022
External advisory committee advises RERF to conduct genome analysis research for timely clarification of radiation’s genetic effects in children of A-bomb survivors
Aug. 10, 2022
World-renowned fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at age 84: He kept a wish for peace after experiencing atomic bombing when he was 7 years old
Aug. 10, 2022
Wish for peace underlies Issey Miyake’s creativity. His friends lament his death, saying an empty hole created in Japan’s art.
Aug. 9, 2022
Public’s zest for life amid ruined city captured in photos of Hiroshima Prefectural Bon Dance Festival, August 6, 1947, with crowds encircling wooden tower
Aug. 9, 2022
Emiko Honma, second-generation A-bomb survivor, becomes chair of Shimane prefectural A-bomb survivors’ group: “Source of emotional support is necessary for survivors,” she says, considering interviews with survivors to pass down their experiences
Aug. 9, 2022
Address by Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony
Aug. 7, 2022
U.N. Secretary-General urges nuclear weapon states to commit to “no first use,” the first such reference, pledges solidarity with A-bombed cities, Hiroshima, August 6
Aug. 7, 2022
Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes desire for nuclear-free world but maintains passive stance on TPNW, leaving some A-bomb survivors dismayed
Aug. 7, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima 77 years after A-bombing―Ms. Suzuki from Kanagawa, oldest bereaved family representative, ponders significance of life
Aug. 7, 2022
Family memories 77 years after A-bombing: Eiko Shintani and son, from Kure City, describe survival day to day
Aug. 7, 2022
Lights of floating paper lanterns with messages against war color river on August 6 in A-bombed city of Hiroshima
Aug. 7, 2022
Prime Minister attends Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony for the first time since taking office and U.N. Secretary-General attends for the first time in 12 years
Aug. 7, 2022
Family memories 77 years after A-bombing: Yo Hosokawa from Hiroshima renews determination to serve as “Family A-bomb Legacy Successor” and share father’s grief
Aug. 7, 2022
Antinuclear appeal from baseball stadium: Peace Night Game Hiroshima is held on August 6
Aug. 7, 2022
Hiroshima Peace Declaration on 77th commemoration of Hiroshima A-bombing: Amid Ukraine invasion, calls to “render all nuclear buttons meaningless,” eliminate nuclear weapons
Aug. 7, 2022
[NPT Review Conference 2022] Nihon Hidankyo’s Masako Wada comments that humans bear responsibility for nuclear elimination
Aug. 6, 2022
Lee Jong Geun’s daughters attend memorial ceremony for Korean A-bomb victims Shizuka, Chiyo determined to carry on father’s wish, see Korean victims’ register placed back in monument
Aug. 6, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima, evidence of victims remains—Seven photos of downtown devastation include shots taken around September 1945, shortly after atomic bombing
Aug. 6, 2022
Hibakushas share A-bomb testimonies at church in NY, calling for action toward abolition of nuclear weapons
Aug. 6, 2022
“No More Hibakusha” – Hidankyo delegation shares A-bomb testimonies with German youth and seeks participation in TPNW
Aug. 6, 2022
Address by Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
Aug. 6, 2022
Commitment to Peace
Aug. 6, 2022
The City of Hiroshima:PEACE DECLARATION
Aug. 5, 2022
Russian Ambassador to Japan says Russia will not use nuclear weapons, criticizes city for not inviting Russia to August 6 ceremony
Aug. 5, 2022
Elementary, junior high school students learn about horrors of atomic bombing on A-bombed streetcar, listen to experience of atomic bombing
Aug. 5, 2022
Hiroshima Prefectural Medical Association establishes new exhibit for communicating A-bombing through medical records
Aug. 5, 2022
Commentary: Russian Ambassador to Japan—Share reality of atomic bombing with Russia
Aug. 4, 2022
NPT Review Conference 2022: Hiroshima Prefectural government holds symposium at UN headquarters about reduction of reliance on nuclear deterrence, discussing motives and strategies of nations wanting to be superior to others.
Aug. 4, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima, evidence of victims remains—Hiroshima Prefectural Medical Association opens new exhibit for communicating A-bombing tragedy through medical records
Aug. 4, 2022
Poet Sankichi Toge’s 50 handwritten correspondences from later years found in Hiroshima, reveal lifelong passion for poetry: “Overcoming the many crises, we shall move forward”
Aug. 3, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima—Recreating cityscapes: Geta purchased in former Saiku-machi area, kept by Ms. Matsumoto, tell of life near hypocenter before A-bombing
Aug. 3, 2022
NPT Review Conference 2022: Japanese Prime Minister’s speech at UN has no mention of TPNW, failing to convince listeners of his determination for nuclear elimination
Aug. 3, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima―Recreating cityscapes: Born in former Sarugaku-cho, Ms. Matsumoto retains memories of her youth
Aug. 2, 2022
A-bomb victim’s lives told by their artifacts: Photographer Hiromi Tsuchida holding photo exhibition of A-bomb victims’ artifacts.
Aug. 2, 2022
Striving to fill voids in Hiroshima—List of A-bomb victims available for public viewing in Hiroshima
Aug. 2, 2022
Chugoku Shimbun carries manga version “Voice Newspaper” reporting summer of 1945 in today’s and tomorrow’s newspaper
Aug. 2, 2022
Three second-generation A-bomb survivors form new group to supplement city’s Family A-bomb Legacy Successors program to pass down A-bomb experiences of their family members to public
Aug. 2, 2022
Commentary: Prime Minister’s speech at NPT Review Conference sticks to realistic approach with world at nuclear crossroads
Aug. 2, 2022
Japan’s Prime Minister addresses NPT Review Conference for first time, presenting action plan with five pillars and criticizing Russia’s threats
Aug. 1, 2022
Former employee’s camera, which captured mushroom cloud, on display at Chugoku Shimbun
Aug. 1, 2022
Examination of more than 40 in-utero A-bomb survivors’ certificates delayed as death of their mothers not considered

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