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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony and Other Events
August 6, 2021
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister conversing with two of the plaintiffs in the “black rain” lawsuit
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (2)
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (3)
Photograph of the Prime Minister offering a wreath
Photograph of the Prime Minister offering a silent prayer
Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (2)
Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to requests from representatives of atomic bomb survivors (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to requests from representatives of atomic bomb survivors (2)
Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to requests from representatives of atomic bomb survivors (3)
Photograph of the Prime Minister holding a press conference (1)
Photograph of the Prime Minister holding a press conference (2)
On August 6, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Memorial Park in the City of Hiroshima.
Prior to the ceremony, the Prime Minister spoke with two of the plaintiffs in what is called the “black rain” lawsuit. He commended them for having persevered in the face of difficulties over so many years. The plaintiffs appreciated the decision not to pursue an appeal of this ruling. The Prime Minister said that the Government will move ahead as swiftly as possible, acting in good faith.
At the ceremony, Mr. MATSUI Kazumi, Mayor of the City of Hiroshima, and the representatives of the bereaved family members added the names of atomic bomb victims whose passing was confirmed in the past year to the cenotaph, and the Prime Minister and the representatives of the bereaved family members and the atomic bomb victims offered flowers. Afterwards, the Peace Bell was rung at 8:15 a.m., the time when the atomic bomb was dropped, and all the participants offered a minute of silent prayer.
Next, after Mayor Matsui offered a Peace Declaration and two child representatives recited the Promise for Peace, the Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims and delivered an address.
After the ceremony, the Prime Minister visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and then moved to a hotel in the City of Hiroshima and attended a meeting to listen to requests from representatives of atomic bomb survivors. After receiving requests from the representatives of seven groups of atomic bomb survivors, he held a press conference.
