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Eighty years after the Hiroshima atomic bombing, efforts continue on Ninoshima Island to find and honor the remains of victims, with ongoing excavations revealing bone fragments and a deep desire among survivors and researchers to account for the missing and bring closure to the tragedy.
Decades after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, researchers have discovered unusual fallout detritus known as Hiroshima glasses in Hiroshima Bay, shedding new light on the aftermath of the catastrophic nuclear incident and providing fresh insights into the vaporized materials of the bomb and the surrounding landscape.
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.
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.