The city of Hiroshima provides many sacred elements and places that show the major contrast between its former tragic state and current peaceful environment. The first nuclear atomic bomb, Little Boy, exploded in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. After the incident, Hiroshima’s people faced countless devastations and illnesses. Hiroshima now holds many components that commemorate the horrible event, such as the Hiroshima Peace Park. Located in the center of Hiroshima, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was built in April 1, 1954 as a recognition of the first nuclear bomb explosion. On August 6, the park holds an annual ceremony in which masses of people from all around the world unite together. There are many elements within the park, including building and monuments that
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For building peace in this world." Finally, above the stone platter is a gold crane that hangs under a bell inside the monument. Thousands of folded cranes are offered from schools, families, and other tourists. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum holds photos and belongings of the victims, and other artifacts that show the huge influence of the nuclear weapon. One of the artifacts is Shin’s Tricycle. Shin’s Tricycle tells of a boy, Shin, who died by the atomic bomb blast right after he received his new red tricycle. He died under bricks of his house, still holding onto the tricycle. Shin was buried with the tricycle, and dug up 40 years later with only his bones and the tricycle remaining. The tricycle is displayed in the Hiroshima Peace Museum as a sign of peace for children. There are many other small artifacts that deepens the audience’s understanding of the tragedy. Other than the Peace Park, Hiroshima expresses Japan’s unique culture with their food. Okonomiyaki, or the Japanese Pancake, is a popular dish around Japan and originally from Osaka. Depending on the location, there are many different variations of the batter. The base batter uses flour, eggs, and shredded
For building peace in this world." Finally, above the stone platter is a gold crane that hangs under a bell inside the monument. Thousands of folded cranes are offered from schools, families, and other tourists. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum holds photos and belongings of the victims, and other artifacts that show the huge influence of the nuclear weapon. One of the artifacts is Shin’s Tricycle. Shin’s Tricycle tells of a boy, Shin, who died by the atomic bomb blast right after he received his new red tricycle. He died under bricks of his house, still holding onto the tricycle. Shin was buried with the tricycle, and dug up 40 years later with only his bones and the tricycle remaining. The tricycle is displayed in the Hiroshima Peace Museum as a sign of peace for children. There are many other small artifacts that deepens the audience’s understanding of the tragedy. Other than the Peace Park, Hiroshima expresses Japan’s unique culture with their food. Okonomiyaki, or the Japanese Pancake, is a popular dish around Japan and originally from Osaka. Depending on the location, there are many different variations of the batter. The base batter uses flour, eggs, and shredded