Nagasaki Survivors Mark 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing, Urge 'Never Again'

Nagasaki's 80th Anniversary Memorial

• 🔔 Restored cathedral bells rang in unison for the first time in 80 years during the memorial event for the atomic bombing.
• 🌍 Approximately 2,500 people attended, with representatives from over 90 countries present.

Survivors' Hopes and Mission

• 🕊️ Survivors shared their harrowing memories, hoping to ensure Nagasaki is the last place on Earth to experience a nuclear attack.
• 🎯 The event underscored the ongoing mission to prevent future nuclear warfare.

Prime Minister's Address on Disarmament

• 🗣️ The Prime Minister acknowledged the international community's deep divisions over nuclear disarmament and the challenging security environment.
• 🇯🇵 Japan, as the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings in war, is committed to upholding the three non-nuclear principles.
• ☮️ Japan aims to lead international efforts towards a world free of nuclear war and nuclear weapons, making steady progress step by step.