Address by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 2026 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
Sanae Takaichi made her first speech as Prime Minister of Japan at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony which commemorated the
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Children’s Commitment to Peace, Hiroshima 2026
The children’s Commitment to Peace is a speech at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is often one of the most moving speeches of the commemorative event which is broadcast around the world.
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Hiroshima Peace Declaration on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing
Kazumi Matsui delivered his 16th Peace Declaration as mayor of Hiroshima at the 2026 Peace Memorial Ceremony to mark 81 years since the A-bombing.
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Hiroshima Pref. governor Mika Yokota Peace Message 2026
Mika Yokoto delivered her first Peace Message at the 2026 Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6, since becoming
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Too Hot for Fireworks: Hiroshima Festival to Moves to Autumn
Too hot for July: Hiroshima Port Fireworks Festival shifts to September from 2027. Here’s when to catch the final summer show.
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Cannabis Arrests in Hiroshima Prefecture Hit Record High, Over 70% Under 30
Cannabis-related arrests in Hiroshima Prefecture reached a record 136 people last year, with more than 70% of those arrested under
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PFAS Contamination Found in Hiroshima Drinking Water Wells
Hiroshima City has confirmed that groundwater used for drinking in part of the Asaminami area exceeds Japan’s PFAS guideline of
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Part of Asa Zoo Closed Again After Bear Sighting
Part of the Asa Zoo grounds have been closed to the public after security cameras captured footage of a black bear in the area. sighted by a security camera.
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Hiroshima Birthrate Hits Record Low in 2025
The number of babies born in the Chugoku region last year dropped to just 38,376, falling below 40,000 for the
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Visiting Hiroshima Peace Museum in August? Read this first
With 2.58 million visitors last year and summer Obon holiday crowds bad enough to stop entry entirely, the museum is
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