Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Hiroshima Marks 80 Years Since Bombing, Survivors Speak Out
Eighty years after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, people gathered to remember what happened and share their feelings.
Many survivors are sad and worried because they see more countries wanting to use nuclear weapons.
The mayor of Hiroshima said that everyone should have learned from the past and to not build up so many weapons.
The Pope also prayed for those affected by the bombing, and other countries have expressed they don't want nuclear weapons, but Japan is still getting help to have them, which made some survivors very disappointed.
Hiroshima marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
Survivors expressed frustration over growing support for nuclear weapons.
Mayor Matsui warned against the acceptance of military buildups.
Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of the bombing.
Japan's government supports nuclear deterrence, but survivors want abolishment.
- Who
- Survivors, Mayor Matsui, Pope Leo XIV, and government officials.
- What
- Hiroshima marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
- When
- On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing.
- Where
- Hiroshima, Japan.
- Why
- To commemorate the victims and warn against nuclear weapons.
Survivors' View
Japanese Government View
Nuclear Weapons Strategy
Survivors' View
Nuclear abolishment
Japanese Government View
Nuclear deterrence
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Survivors' View
Japan should sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Japanese Government View
Japan relies on US nuclear deterrence and has not signed the treaty.
- Event
- 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing
- Location
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Attendees
- Representatives from 120 countries
- Survivors' Sentiment
- Frustration over nuclear weapons support
- Mayor's Stance
- Warned against military buildups
- Pope's Stance
- Prayed for victims and condemned nuclear weapons
