Peace activists commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Peace activists commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Early Wednesday, August 6, morning in Japan’s western city of Hiroshima, a handful of peace activists gather along the banks of the Motoyasu River, singing songs of pacifism.

Across the river, stands the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome - a physical reminder of the bombing 80 years ago on this day that resulted in the deaths of 140,000 people, when the bomb fell at exactly 8:15 a.m. The activists bowed their heads and observed a moment of silence to mark the moment.

Among the choir of peace activists was 80-year-old Yasuyo Yamane, who was born around one month after the atomic bombing.

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