Key Facts
• August 9, 2025, marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
• Average age of atomic bomb survivors now exceeds 86 years.
• Memorial events held across Nagasaki despite heavy rain.
• National Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial Hall features “Black Books” with survivor accounts.
• 75-year-old Hisae Yamazaki visited to view her father’s photo and records.
• Her father, a 19-year-old worker at Mitsubishi Nagasaki Weapons Factory, survived the bombing.
• Yamazaki’s daughter translated her grandfather’s account into English for global awareness.
• A 70-year-old woman searched for records of her mother’s siblings, missing since the bombing.
• Yoshinori Omura, 69, seeks to uncover his father’s experiences as a soldier in Nagasaki.
• Omura plans to return next year to continue his search for his father’s memories.
Summary
On August 9, 2025, Nagasaki commemorated 80 years since the atomic bombing, with memorial events held across the city. Survivors, now averaging 86 years old, face dwindling opportunities to share their stories. At the National Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial Hall, families reflected on lost loved ones through “Black Books” containing survivor accounts. Hisae Yamazaki, 75, viewed her father’s photo and records, while her daughter translated his experiences into English to share globally. A 70-year-old woman searched for her mother’s missing siblings, and Yoshinori Omura, 69, sought to uncover his father’s wartime memories. Despite the passage of time, these efforts highlight the enduring commitment to preserving the legacy of the bombing and advocating for peace.
