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Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed call for a world free of nuclear weapons

Japan has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing its commitment to nuclear disarmament and calling for stronger international cooperation to prevent the future use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, Japanese leaders reaffirmed......

UN chief marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed appeal for nuclear disarmament

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a world free of nuclear weapons during the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, urging countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy in the face of growing global tensions. In......

Hiroshima survivor Shigeaki Mori dies at 88

Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a long-time advocate for historical memory, has died at the age of 88, according to local media reports. Mori was widely known not only for surviving one of the most devastating events of the 20th century but also for his efforts to document......

US role in Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings omitted at commemorations

The United States’ role in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remained unmentioned at this year’s commemoration events, continuing a decades-long tradition of avoiding direct acknowledgment. Focus on remembrance and disarmament During the memorial in Nagasaki......

Hiroshima remembers 80 years since atomic bombing amid nuclear tensions

Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat......

Eighty years after Hiroshima, Japan urges the world to renounce nuclear weapons

On August 6, 2025, Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with a record number of international representatives expected to attend a solemn ceremony calling for global nuclear disarmament. At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on......

Invitation to Trump: A Call for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament at the 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombings

In a joint letter, the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Japan for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings on both cities. The mayors urge him to attend and listen to the testimonies of hibakusha (the survivors of the bombings), learn about their desire......

Nomura Bank CEO Voluntarily Reduces Pay Following Employee Misconduct Incident

The CEO of Japan's largest investment bank, Nomura, has taken a significant step to address the fallout from a serious incident involving a former employee. Kentaro Okuda, who has been at the helm of Nomura since 2020, announced a voluntary 30% reduction in his salary over the next three months.......

Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Win Nobel Peace Prize

In a momentous recognition of their tireless advocacy against nuclear weapons, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee commended the group for its significant contributions to establishing the......