"Nagasaki Mayor Calls for Global Nuclear Disarmament on 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing"

Nagasaki commemorated the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing with the mayor urging world powers to abolish nuclear weapons, stating that nuclear deterrence increases the risk of nuclear war. The mayor expressed concern about the tragedy being forgotten over time and survivors have expressed frustration with the slow progress of disarmament. The combination of social media posts about the "Barbenheimer" summer blitz and movies related to the atomic bomb sparked outrage in Japan. The mayor emphasized that knowing the reality of the atomic bombings is crucial for achieving a world without nuclear weapons, and survivors' testimonies serve as a true deterrence against their use. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who did not attend the memorial in person, acknowledged the challenges in achieving a nuclear-free world due to rising tensions and conflicts. The mayor demanded that the Japanese government sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to demonstrate Japan's resolve to abolish nuclear weapons.