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Voices of Hiroshima

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Aug 6, 2025
Explore the contrasting tales of Hiroshima, a city reborn from its devastating past. Listen to powerful narratives from atomic bomb survivors as they reflect on their experiences. Delve into the challenges faced by hibakusha and their families, revealing the long-lasting scars of history. The podcast emphasizes the importance of remembrance and resilience in shaping a brighter future. Through personal stories, it encourages listeners to consider the significance of Hiroshima in the global conversation about peace and nuclear policy.
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ANECDOTE

Survivor's Mushroom Cloud Witness

  • A survivor recounted being thrown by the explosion and losing consciousness while holding her child.
  • She described seeing successive colorful mushroom clouds rise into the sky that unforgettable morning.
INSIGHT

Nuclear Weapons' Enduring Cruelty

  • The unique cruelty of nuclear weapons lies in their enduring destructive consequences.
  • Survivors stress nuclear weapons should never be used again to prevent repeating such horrors.
ANECDOTE

Museum Shows Hiroshima's Full History

  • The museum in Hiroshima presents a balanced view including Japan's militaristic past and war atrocities.
  • It emphasizes Hiroshima's role in exposing nuclear horrors to ensure the world never repeats them.
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