Hiroshima Day 2025

On August 6, 1945, the atomic bomb “Little Boy” struck Hiroshima at 8:15 am.

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Around 78,000 died instantly. By the end of 1945, over 140,000 were dead due to radiation and injuries.

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The surviving victims, called Hibakusha, continue to share their painful memories for peace.

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Thousands gathered at Peace Park. Silence was observed at 8:15 am in remembrance.

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Hiroshima’s mayor and the UN warned of growing global nuclear risks in 2025.

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Students released paper cranes, pledging peace for future generations.

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A Timeless Message: Never Again Hiroshima Day is a call to action—for remembrance, for peace, for a world without nuclear weapons.

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