Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
Summary
Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States, with the city’s mayor speaking out against nuclear weapons and the idea of using them for deterrence. The event included speeches and a moment of silence to remember the victims, attended by thousands and representatives from over 120 countries.Key Facts
- The anniversary event took place on August 6, 2026, in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
- Mayor Kazumi Matsui criticized the use and justification of nuclear weapons by major powers.
- About 50,000 people attended, including representatives from the U.S., Iran, and many other countries.
- A minute of silence and a peace bell marked 8:15 a.m., when the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended her first Hiroshima memorial as Japan’s prime minister.
- Takaichi pledged a “realistic approach” to prevent nuclear weapon use within the UN treaty framework.
- Japan’s government is considering revising its postwar policy to possibly allow nuclear weapons on Japanese soil.
- Survivors of the bombing showed concern about changes to Japan’s non-nuclear stance.
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