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sheyndl on May 7th, 2025 at 14:27 UTC »

Some of the comments here seem to reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the Hiroshima Peace Park. Located at the hypocenter of the atomic explosion, it serves as both a memorial for the victims of the atomic bomb and as a reminder to strive for peace. I don’t say you have to agree with the banner that’s been temporarily placed there, but protesting the ongoing destruction of human lives through war is absolutely in line with the purposes of the park. Even at the cenotaph for the victims is to be found this explanation: The inscription on the front panel offers a prayer for the peaceful repose of the victims and a pledge on behalf of all humanity never to repeat the evil of war. It expresses the spirit of Hiroshima — enduring grief, transcending hatred, pursuing harmony and prosperity for all, and yearning for genuine, lasting world peace. [edit: understanding to "misunderstanding"]

Newaccount4464 on May 7th, 2025 at 14:34 UTC »

Some of the nicest people in the world live in hiroshima, I encourage anyone to go. You might end up staying lol

stuckinamuckHELP on May 7th, 2025 at 15:35 UTC »

I see a lot of people on here that "this is not an appropriate place to set up a sign like that", so this is my 2 cents as someone who is Japanese and raised there.

The park is mainly seen as a place to remember WWII and the tragedy and destruction of war. It's not just a memorial for just the destruction of the nuclear bomb, it's a place of protest against any kind of war. Yes it is a very famous symbol of protesting against nuclear weapons, but it has an overall message to never forget what the destruction of war truly is and to never repeat it.

So honestly seeing these people putting up signs that are protesting against war, it makes total sense.