The nation marked the 61st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki this month, but many survivors are still frustrated by what they see as the government's lack of measures and understanding of their enduring plight.

As if to echo their sentiments, the latest anniversaries came after two district courts effectively ruled that the administrative branch of government failed in recognizing the radiation-caused illness of some hibakusha despite their pleas.

Since 2003, lawsuits have been jointly filed by atomic bomb survivors with the number of plaintiffs totaling about 180. They seek government recognition of their sufferings. The first ruling came in May and the second earlier this month, and both were in favor of the plaintiffs.