Key Facts
• August 10: Princess Kiko and Princess Kako attended a musical in Hiroshima.
• The musical, performed by a Hawaiian troupe, depicted the life of Sadako Sasaki.
• This visit marked Princess Kako’s first trip to Hiroshima as an adult.
• August 11: The two visited Peace Memorial Park and offered flowers at the cenotaph.
• Despite rain, they paid respects with deep bows and shared an umbrella.
• They also visited the Funairi Mutsumi-en Atomic Bomb Nursing Home.
• Princess Kiko’s July visit was postponed due to COVID-19 cases at the facility.
• Residents gifted paper doves, which Princess Kiko planned to show her family.
• Princess Kako discussed baseball with residents, mentioning her age similarity to Shohei Ohtani.
• The two are scheduled to return to Tokyo on August 11.
Summary
Princess Kiko and Princess Kako visited Hiroshima to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. On August 10, they attended a musical by a Hawaiian troupe about Sadako Sasaki, the inspiration for the Children’s Peace Monument. The next day, they visited Peace Memorial Park, offering flowers at the cenotaph despite the rain. They also toured the Funairi Mutsumi-en Atomic Bomb Nursing Home, where Princess Kako engaged in conversations about baseball, mentioning her age similarity to Shohei Ohtani. Residents gifted paper doves, which Princess Kiko planned to share with her family. This visit, postponed from July due to COVID-19 concerns, highlighted their commitment to honoring Hiroshima’s history. The two are set to return to Tokyo on August 11.
