As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace
Summary
The article discusses Toshiyuki Mimaki, an 83-year-old atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, who shares his experiences with schoolchildren to advocate for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. He represents Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors that received a Nobel Peace Prize for their peace efforts. Despite his efforts, he finds passing on the message to younger generations challenging.Key Facts
- Toshiyuki Mimaki is an 83-year-old atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima, Japan.
- He is the co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning group advocating against nuclear weapons.
- The group represents "hibakusha," or atomic bomb survivors.
- Mimaki survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing, which occurred on August 6, 1945, and killed about 140,000 people by the end of that year.
- He shares his experiences with schoolchildren to promote peace and awareness.
- Many of Mimaki's memories about the bombing come from stories his parents told him.
- Mimaki finds it challenging to pass on the message about the bombing to younger generations.
- Nihon Hidankyo aims to abolish nuclear weapons and educate people on the consequences of their use.
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