Japan | Hiroshima Memorial Museum and Peace Park | Virtual Tour
A virtual tour of Hiroshima Memorial Museum and Peace Memorial Park. In order to allow you your own personal learning experience, and out of respect for those who have sacrificed far more than I have in the name of preserving history, every word spoken in this video is quoted directly from the placards at the museum, brochures distributed at the museum, and the Hiroshima Memorial Museum official website.
This is not a comprehensive video by any means. You can learn more and view the rest of the museum at:
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Music:
That Was the Day by Ben McElroy
The Brightness Surrounds by Ben Mc Elroy
Video:
The historical footage of the aftermath of Hiroshima belongs to the Public Domain.
You can find the footage used, and much more, for free use at archive.org.
*The fallout pictured at the beginning of the video is of Nagasaki, not Hiroshima. I felt this appropriate, as Nagasaki was bombed three days later by the same methods.
**It's also worth noting that while the video images are of victims from the A-bomb, the children/people on screen are not the owners of the items at the museum, or the same people being talked about in the voice-over.
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Origami crane clipart (public domain):
Nagasaki - Japan ★ Atomic Bomb Museum ★Peace Monument ★Catholic Cathedral
No visit to Japan is complete without visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Therefore Nagasaki, a city with 450,000 population was the last destination on my Japan tour. During World War II, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second last city in the world to experience a nuclear attack.
In terms comparison of memorials, Hirioshima was a tough act to follow and after having seen Nagasaki I would have to give the nod to Hiroshima.
As of January 1, 2009, the city has an estimated population of 446,007 and a population density of 1,100 persons per km². The total area is 406.35 km².
Nagasaki, Japan: Atomic Bomb Peace Park Memorial
There are many landmarks in Nagasaki to remind locals and visitors about August 9, 1945 when the A-Bomb was dropped. Nagasaki Peace Park is one of those place and the hypocenter of the blast.
The explosion crushed, burned and killed everything in sight. The hypocenter remains as an international peace park and symbol of aspirations for world harmony.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Letters from Japan
This video is about our latest visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The memorial Peace Park is made up of several points of interest. Most notable are the Genbaku Domu (Atomic Bomb Dome) and the Peace Memorial Museum.
For more information on hours and possible closures due to renovation projects, please visit the museum web site:
Hiroshima City street cars are probably your best option for traveling in and around Hiroshima. You can find more information, including maps and schedules on their web site:
Hyperdia ( is an excellent resource for planning travel in and out of Hiroshima.
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Music by Adam Pacione
Visiting the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Park｜Day 92 - Nagasaki
The Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki of August 9, 1945, which destroyed wide parts of the city and killed ten thousands of inhabitants.
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Exploring Peace Park In Nagasaki Japan
The Nagasaki Peace Park is dedicated to the victims and future peace. Excellent sculptures and monuments.
Japan - Day 24 - Isahaya, Nagasaki (Peace park, Atomic Bomb museum, Downtown bridges)
November 26th 2012
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) (UNESCO/NHK)
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Through the efforts of many people, including those of the city of Hiroshima, it has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing. Not only is it a stark and powerful symbol of the most destructive force ever created by humankind; it also expresses the hope for world peace ...
Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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Peace Statue in Nagasaki, Japan
The 10-meter bronze Peace Statue in Nagasaki, Japan is just one of the many inspiring monuments and other artifacts in Peace Park and the surrounding areas. As America's International Travel Expert®, I found this to be a wonderful visit; the sights and sounds of hundreds of school children made the visit more meaningful.
Atomic Bomb Memorial & Glover Park, Nagasaki, JAPAN
A timeline of events leading up to the plutonium atomic bomb, Fatman exploding over Nagasaki, Japan. 9 August 1945 at 11:02am.
Scenes from the epicenter, Peace Memorial Park, Glover Park and downtown Nagasaki.
The massive Peace Statue, erected in memory and a symbol of world peace, dominates this thoughtful park. Statues from various countries were donated as a symbol of peace.
Glover Gardens: This hilltop, open-air museum exhibits mansions from the Meiji era, belonging to former Western residents of Nagasaki. Enjoy panoramic views of Nagasaki harbor from the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Peace statue - Nagasaki, Japan
Estatua da paz em nagazaki, perto do lugar onde a bomba atomica caiu.
Nagasaki, Japan. Ground Zero Memorial.
Nagasaki, Japan. Ground Zero Memorial.
NAGASAKI - Bomb Hypocenter and Peace Park
In 1968, a memorial monolith was built in the hypocenter park to mark ground zero of the atomic explosion.
A layer of the ground at that time is exhibited at the site, where visitors can see the remains of destroyed houses: roof tiles, bricks, ceramic and pieces of glass that boiled in the 3000℃ atomic heat.
Near the hypocenter of the explosion, remnants of a concrete wall of Urakami Cathedral can still be seen. Urakami Cathedral was the grandest church in east Asia at the time.
At the Peace park's north end is the 10-meter-tall Peace Statue created by sculptor Seibo Kitamura . The statue's right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons while the extended left hand symbolizes eternal peace.
Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome, Peace Park, and Peace Memorial Museum
A visit to Hiroshima before spending the remaining day in Miyajima. It's a popular travel site and should rank up there as one of the places that needs be visited when in Japan. The peace memorial museum provides a history of the surrounding area and the profound effects of what happened afterwards. I think I paid 50 yen to get into the museum, but paid an additional 200 yen for the english stereoheadset for translation, but you don't need it really since everything object in the museum has English word captions.
Hiroshima, Japan - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Children's Peace Monument (2019)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (広島平和記念公園 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is a memorial park in the center of Hiroshima, Japan. It is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the first city in the world to suffer a nuclear attack, and to the memories of the bomb's direct and indirect victims (of whom there may have been as many as 140,000). The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is visited by more than one million people each year. The park is there in memory of the victims of the nuclear attack on August 6, 1945. On August 6, 1945 the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima Japan. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was planned and designed by the Japanese Architect Kenzō Tange at Tange Lab.
The location of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was once the city’s busiest downtown commercial and residential district. The park was built on an open field that was created by the explosion. Today there are a number of memorials and monuments, museums, and lecture halls, which draw over a million visitors annually. The annual 6 August Peace Memorial Ceremony, which is sponsored by the city of Hiroshima, is also held in the park. The purpose of the Peace Memorial Park is to not only memorialize the victims, but also to establish the memory of nuclear horrors and advocate world peace.
There are three Peace Bells in the Peace Park. The smaller one is used only for the Peace Memorial Ceremony. Except that day, it is displayed in the east building of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The more well-known Peace Bell stands near the Children's Peace Monument and consists of a large Japanese bell hanging inside a small open-sided structure. Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell for world peace and the loud and melodious tolling of this bell rings out regularly throughout the Peace Park. The Peace Bell was built out in the open on September 20, 1964. The surface of the bell is a map of the world, and the sweet spot is an atomic symbol, designed by Masahiko Katori [1899–1988], cast by Oigo Bell Works, in Takaoka, Toyama. The inscriptions on the bell are in Greek (γνῶθι σεαυτόν), Japanese, and Sanskrit. It is translated as Know yourself. The Greek embassy donated the bell to the Peace Park and picked out the most appropriate ancient Greek philosophical quote of Socrates. The Sanskrit text is a quotation from Longer Sukhāvatīvyūha Sūtra which was attested by the Indian ambassador. The Japanese text was provided by a university lecturer.
Atomic Bomb Hiroshima Japan Today - Peace Monument for A-Bomb
Atomic Bomb Hiroshima City Today - Tribute to Peace
Memorial of Hiroshima atomic bombing.
The video shows:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome (A-Bomb Dome)
- The Children's Peace Monument
- Hiroshima Train Station
- Hiroshima Trams
- Hiroshima City Traffic
- Beautiful Cherry Blossom Trees
- The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The city today has been rebuilt and is a thriving modern city attracting commerce and tourists. However, intermingled amongst the busy city are reminders of the devastation which struck with the dropping of the Atomic (Nuclear) Bomb in 1945 at the end of WWII.
What does Hiroshima look like today?
A busy city. Shopping. Cars. Buildings. Parks. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Atomic Dome, and Peace Museum, Hiroshima, Japan. A tribute to peace at the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb.
The famous Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima (Hiroshima Peace Memorial), Japan (Gembaku Domu in Japanese). This famous building is located next to the Aioi River and near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima city. It was formerly the Industrial Promotion Hall. (It is located across the park from the Peace Museum.) At night, the Atomic Bomb Dome building is illuminated in a green light. It is also known as the A-Bomb Dome (or The Genbaku Dome in Japanese), and is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building serves as a solemn memorial to the people who were tragically killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Over 70,000 people were killed instantly due to the bombing, and another 70,000 suffered fatal injuries from the radiation. US president Harry Truman, made the difficult decision to authorise the atomic bombing of Japan during World War II. The Allied forces agreed to put an end to the Pacific War which was not ending - but rather costing many lives - civilian and military. At 8:15 am on 6 August 1945, Little Boy (the first atomic bomb to be used in any war) detonated almost directly above the dome (approximately 600 m above the dome). The Japanese city of Nagasaki was bombed three days later.
Apparently when the atomic bomb exploded, many people threw themselves into the river to ease the pain - many did not survive.
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The Eternal Flame pictured serves as a reminder of the terror of atomic weapons regardless of who is using them. Apparently the flame will only be officially extinguished when the last atomic weapon is destroyed (disposed of).
Hiroshima Memorials are to commemorate the Atomic Bomb explosion.
広島・原爆ドームの周辺
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Inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Clothing remains of children killed by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and a full-scale recreation scene inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit - American Artifacts Preview
Full 30 minute program debuts August 8 at 12:30pm & Midnight ET and August 9 at 6pm & 10pm ET on C-SPAN3