65th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

Mt. Fuji made an appearance again today. This time at sunset.

For the first time, the United States sent a representative to attend the memorial service in Hiroshima.

Kids Peace Station

Kids Web Japan--atomic bombing

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Anniversary of the Bombing of Nagasaki

Today is the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Baba is from Nagasaki, but was not there that day. She was in Tokyo and her family had escaped to the mountains.

This is the season of o-bon. It is a time when the spirits of the dead return to visit their relatives. It is common for the living to visit relatives and their hometowns, too. Big Sister, Little Brother, and I are usually visiting family in the United States in August. This year we are here.

I bought flowers for the family altar. These are white and yellow chrysanthemums with a red carnation. This is the usual combination sold for the family altar. Every flower shop has at least one bucket full of pre-packaged bouquets like this one.

Kids Web Japan-- anniversaries of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Kids Web Japan-- o-bon

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Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima

August 6th is the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. There is a ceremony at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial every year. The mayor read the Peace Declaration in English this year.

Here is a link to Kids Peace Station at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

Kids Web Japan-- anniversaries of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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In Memoriam

1000 cranes are made and placed at the peace memorials in Nagasaki (August 9) and Hiroshima ( August 6) to commemorate the loss of life there. Today was the 62nd anniversary.

In Memoriam

1000 cranes are made and placed at the peace memorials in Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9) to commemorate the loss of life there. This year marks the 62nd anniversary.