On August 9th, Nagasaki in Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States, known as the ‘Nuclear Bomb Day.’ The ‘Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Peace Ceremony’ was held at the Peace Park in Matsuyamamachi, the epicenter of the bombing. Mayor Tomihisa Suzuki mentioned in his peace declaration that ongoing conflicts are bringing the risk of a ‘nuclear war’ closer, calling for unity through dialogue and communication. He quoted the late Seiji Yamaguchi, former representative member of the ‘Japan Confederation of A and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations’ (Nihon Hidankyo), to urge ‘No more Hibakusha’ (no more atomic bomb survivors), urging all countries to…
