Hiroshima Day on Tuesday

paper cranes

This week was the Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 
On my first visit to Japan  10 years ago I  took the opportunity to visit Hiroshima.  We had marched on Hiroshima Day in NZ and were supporters of NZ's anti nuclear stance. It seemed only  appropriate to go there when I was nearby.
It was a powerful experience during which I got to meet a survivor of 6th August 1945. There are many on you-tube including this one. Story of Mr. Keijiro Matsushima

Since my visit I have sought to find out more and increase my understanding of the bombings.  An article this week from Greg Mitchell on the bombings discusses the cover-up of film and evidence.

 Later in the week I  had the opportunity to go to a new documentary Fallout which documents the writer Nevil Shute, the book and the movie On The Beach, as well as opinions about the bombing of  Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Amazing documentary that kept my mind spinning well into the night.
Recall of this event always provokes produces feelings that are hard to describe. It is truly awe full.