Key Facts
• July 26, 2025: Signal fire lit in Noroshi Town, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Event marked the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
• High school students from Hiroshima created a commemorative banner.
• The event, ‘Signal Fire Relay,’ began in Hiroshima in 2014.
• Over 100 locations have participated in peak years.
• Noroshi Town joined for the second time, following a 2024 earthquake.
• A custom-made ‘signal fire machine’ used local cypress leaves for the fire.
• 12 groups from 7 prefectures confirmed participation, with more expected.
• The event included live video streaming and social media sharing.
• The white smoke symbolized hopes for peace and reconstruction.
Summary
On July 26, 2025, Noroshi Town in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, participated in Hiroshima’s ‘Signal Fire Relay,’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. A banner created by Hiroshima high school students was displayed at the Rokkozaki Lighthouse, which is under restoration. The event, initiated in 2014, connects participants across Japan through signal fires, symbolizing peace and reconstruction. Noroshi Town, recovering from a 2024 earthquake, joined for the second time, using a custom-made fire machine with local cypress leaves. The event saw participation from 12 groups across 7 prefectures, with more expected. Live streams and social media posts amplified the message of hope.
