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This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

The Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound is a large, grass covered knoll that contains the ashes of 70,000 unidentified victims of the bomb, Hiroshima, Japan

The Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound is a large, grass covered knoll that contains the ashes of 70,000 unidentified victims of the bomb, Hiroshima, Japan

This monument, with Korean national symbols, is intended to honour the 45,000 plus, Korean victims and survivors of the atomic bomb. The monument’s inscription reads “Souls of the dead ride to heaven on the backs of turtles.” Hiroshima, Japan

This monument, with Korean national symbols, is intended to honour the 45,000 plus, Korean victims and survivors of the atomic bomb. Paper Peace Cranes made by people from around the world are placed around the monument, the cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly dissolving and becoming tattered as the wish is released, Hiroshima, Japan

This monument, with Korean national symbols, is intended to honour the 45,000 plus, Korean victims and survivors of the atomic bomb. Paper Peace Cranes made by people from around the world are placed around the monument, the cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly dissolving and becoming tattered as the wish is released, Hiroshima, Japan

The Children’s Peace Monument is a monument for peace to commemorate Sadako Sasaki and the thousands of child victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako Sasaki developed cancer from the fallout, spurred on by the Japanese saying that one who folded 1,000 cranes was granted a wish, she began folding paper cranes, but eventually she died from the cancer, Hiroshima, Japan

The Children’s Peace Monument is a monument for peace to commemorate Sadako Sasaki and the thousands of child victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako Sasaki developed cancer from the fallout, spurred on by the Japanese saying that one who folded 1,000 cranes was granted a wish, she began folding paper cranes, but eventually she died from the cancer, Hiroshima, Japan

This tower was built by the Hiroshima Prefecture Mobilized Student Victims Association for the unnamed students that were killed in the atomic blast, Hiroshima, Japan

This tower was built by the Hiroshima Prefecture Mobilized Student Victims Association for the unnamed students that were killed in the atomic blast, Hiroshima, Japan

This tower was built by the Hiroshima Prefecture Mobilized Student Victims Association for the unnamed students that were killed in the atomic blast. This statue is representing 3 different religions, The face of Buddha for Buddhism, the Shinto emblem on her belt for Shintoism and Angel wings for Christianity, promoting peace among all religions, Hiroshima, Japan

This tower was built by the Hiroshima Prefecture Mobilized Student Victims Association for the unnamed students that were killed in the atomic blast. This statue is representing 3 different religions, The face of Buddha for Buddhism, the Shinto emblem on her belt for Shintoism and Angel wings for Christianity, promoting peace among all religions, Hiroshima, Japan

This tower was built by the Hiroshima Prefecture Mobilized Student Victims Association for the unnamed students that were killed in the atomic blast. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, these colourful paper peace cranes were folded for the student victims of the atomic blast, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

Throughout the Peace Park there are many artists, capturing on canvas the memorials and park environment, Hiroshima, Japan

The Peace Bell is constructed with a dome-shape roof representing the universe and supported by four pillars symbolising the four inevitable sufferings of this world – life, old age, disease and death, Hiroshima, Japan

The Peace Bell is constructed with a dome-shape roof representing the universe and supported by four pillars symbolising the four inevitable sufferings of this world – life, old age, disease and death, Hiroshima, Japan

Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell for world peace and the tolling of the bell rings out regularly throughout the Peace Park, Hiroshima, Japan

Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell for world peace and the tolling of the bell rings out regularly throughout the Peace Park, Hiroshima, Japan

The surface of the bell is a world map with no national bounderies, the inscriptions on the bell are in Greek, Japanese, and Sanskrit and translated as “Know yourself”, Hiroshima, Japan

The place where the log hits the bell shows the atomic energy symbol, expressing hope for the abolition of all atomic bombs. On the opposite side of the bell is a mirror to reflect the heart of the person who rings the bell, Hiroshima, Japan

The surface of the bell is a world map with no national bounderies, the inscriptions on the bell are in Greek, Japanese, and Sanskrit and translated as “Know yourself”, the place where the log hits the bell shows the atomic energy symbol, Hiroshima, Japan

The place where the log hits the bell shows the atomic energy symbol, expressing hope for the abolition of all atomic bombs. On the opposite side of the bell is a mirror to reflect the heart of the person who rings the bell, Hiroshima, Japan

The place where the log hits the bell shows the atomic energy symbol, expressing hope for the abolition of all atomic bombs. On the opposite side of the bell is a mirror to reflect the heart of the person who rings the bell, Hiroshima, Japan

This cenotaph holds the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims, through the monument you can see the Peace Flame and the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan

This cenotaph holds the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims, Hiroshima, Japan

The Peace Flame is a monument to the victims of the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima, the flame has burned continuously since 1964, and will remain lit until all nuclear bombs are destroyed, Hiroshima, Japan

This cenotaph holds the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims, Hiroshima, Japan

This building serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb detonated almost directly above the dome at 8.15am August 6, 1945, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan

This cenotaph holds the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims, Hiroshima, Japan

This cenotaph holds the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims, Hiroshima, Japan

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