Memories of Atomic Bomb Disasters in Nagasaki: Dec. 28-29, 2019

Arriving in Nagasaki City, I immediately visited the sites related to atomic bomb. (Other Nagasaki-related posts: “Nagasaki, Hirado, Sasebo and Huis Ten Bosch” and “History of Christians and Churches in Nagasaki Prefecture”)

Nagasaki was destroyed by an atomic bomb on Aug. 9, 1945, during the World War 2. It was three days after Hiroshima’s disasters.

The bomb explored at about 500 meters above Urakami district, northern part of Nagasaki City. About 74-thousand people were killed.

Nagasaki Peace Park was later made in the area. The Peace Statue was created in 1955 to dedicate to the victims of the bomb. (See also the top photo)

A cenotaph stands at the hypocenter. The sky was blue over the ground zero when I visited. (See also the 2nd photo)

The exhibitions in the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum were very impressive and meaningful.

The exhibitions include: a clock which stopped at the time of the atomic-bomb exploration, replica of the atomic bomb, a model of the city to explain the disasters, destroyed walls, and many photos. (See also the 4th photo)

The original Urakami Cathedral stood about 500 meters from the hypocenter. It was completely destroyed. A new church was built in 1959. (See the 3rd photo)

A destroyed bell tower is preserved.

Pope Francisco visited Nagasaki on Nov. 24^th this year. He called for abolishing nuclear weapons in his speeches.

Special exhibition on his visit was held in the Atomic Bomb Museum.