"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 and survivors' testimonies being overlooked. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who did not attend the memorial, faced criticism for justifying nuclear arms possession and refusing to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The mayor demanded the government sign and ratify the treaty to demonstrate Japan's commitment to nuclear disarmament.