Aug 6, 2009 – Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony – Junko Kimura
- On this day in 1945, Hiroshima became the first city in the world to be struck by an atomic bomb.
Learn about Hiroshima today - Many people believe that your wish will come true if you fold 1,000 origami cranes.
Watch and learn how to fold origami - Hiroshima has an extensive streetcar line, in part thanks to donations after the bombing.
Learn more about the Hiroshima Electric Railway - Each year people float colored lanterns down the Motoyasu River to remember those who died on this day in 1945.
Where’s the Motoyasu River?
