80 Years Since Hiroshima Bombing: Japan Remembers the Tragedy That Shook the World

International News: Eighty years ago, on this very day, the city of Hiroshima faced one of the darkest moments in human history. On the morning of August 6, 1945, at exactly 8:15 a.m., a nuclear bomb was dropped over the city, killing at least 70,000 people instantly. Many more suffered from severe injuries and radiation, and by the end of that year, the death toll had reached around 140,000.

Three days later, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, causing the death of around 40,000 people at once. The two bombings led to the end of World War II but left behind deep pain, suffering, and long-lasting effects on survivors.

Silence for Peace

Today, people across Japan paused in silence at 8:15 a.m. to pay respect to those who lost their lives. In Hiroshima, survivors, family members, school children, and leaders gathered at the Peace Memorial Park near the Atomic Bomb Dome. They offered prayers and laid flowers at the memorial.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke during the ceremony and said, “We must always remember this tragedy and work towards a world without nuclear weapons.”

Survivors Share Their Stories

Many survivors, now elderly, shared their painful memories. They spoke about how the bomb changed their lives forever. Some still suffer from health problems caused by radiation exposure. Their experiences show us how deeply war can hurt people and why it’s so important to choose peace instead of violence.

A Message for the World

As global tensions grow, Japan used this day to call for peace and nuclear disarmament. Leaders and peace groups from other countries also joined in, supporting the message of a world free from nuclear weapons.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki are not just names in history—they are powerful reminders of what nuclear war can do. The people of Japan continue to share their message: such a tragedy must never happen again.