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ATOMIC BOMBINGS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2022
Kishida aims for nuclear abolition talks at Hiroshima G7 summit
Realizing a world without nuclear weapons is a primary goal for the prime minister, whose district is in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 4, 2022
Japan Times 1997: 160 nations adopt Kyoto Protocol
Environmental concerns hit the front pages of newspapers in 1997, with the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, and 1922, when residents tried to appease an 'angry tree.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 22, 2022
Hibakusha professor working to dispel A-bomb 'myth' in U.S.
Yuki Miyamoto says many still believe that the A-bomb helped save many American lives by hastening the end of World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2022
Nagasaki urges elimination of nukes as city marks 77th A-bomb anniversary
Mayor Tomihisa Taue called for the abolition of nuclear weapons amid mounting concerns over their potential use following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 5, 2022
The message from Hiroshima remains: Never again
On Saturday, people from across the globe will mark the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, an attack that killed 140,000 men, women and children and changed the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Russia's ambassador to Japan pays respects at Hiroshima Peace Park
The envoy said he wanted to highlight Russia's efforts to reduce nuclear arms, while also criticizing a decision not to invite him to a commemoration on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
U.N. chief hopeful nuclear weapons talks will affirm norm they are not used
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the comments ahead of a visit to Hiroshima for the upcoming anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Japanese researchers to share A-bomb survivors' stories on sidelines of U.N. meet
The University of Tokyo researchers hope the project will help visitors grasp the extent of the damage caused by World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Hiroshima and Nagasaki museums step up efforts to convey A-bomb reality
The Hiroshima museum used to receive more than 1 million visitors a year, but that figure dropped to about 329,000 in fiscal 2020 and 406,000 in fiscal 2021.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2022
Kishida pushes action plan for nuke-free world at nonproliferation meeting
As the first Japanese leader to attend the gathering held at the United Nations, Kishida called on nuclear states to enhance the transparency of their arsenals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 31, 2022
Kishida to call for nuke-free world in historic address at U.N. treaty conference
The prime minister, who represents a district in Hiroshima, is also expected to call for greater transparency among nuclear powers regarding their stockpiles and capabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022
Japan to seek nuclear arms cuts and visits to A-bombed cities at NPT meet
A consensus document including the two points was not adopted at the previous meeting, in 2015, due to a divide between nuclear and nonnuclear states.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2022
Following Russia's war, Japan renews focus on nuclear deterrence
Japan faces a delicate balancing act, as it has pledged to lead global discussions on disarmament as the only country to have suffered atomic bombings.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2022
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres to attend Hiroshima peace memorial for first time
It will be the first attendance by a head of the United Nations since Ban Ki-moon did so in 2010.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2022
Hiroshima and Nagasaki mayors call for nuclear abolition at treaty meet
The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki called for ridding the world of nuclear weapons amid Russia's threats to use them in its war against Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2022
Survivor conveys inhumanity of atomic bomb ahead of first nuke ban meeting
'The atomic bomb is a weapon of inhumanity and of absolute evil, with which human beings cannot exist and which does not allow us to even live or die as human beings,' Sueichi Kido said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2022
Kishida keen to arrange G7 leaders' meeting with A-bomb survivors
The prime minister also expressed willingness to arrange a visit by the leaders to the peace memorial museum in Hiroshima, designed to show the realities of the 1945 atomic bombing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022
Nagasaki joins Hiroshima in not inviting Russian envoy to A-bomb anniversary ceremony
'While the event is a good opportunity to make a direct appeal for peace, we must also anticipate unforeseen circumstances' such as possible anti-Russia protests, Mayor Tomihisa Taue said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2022
During visit to Hiroshima, EU council chief condemns Russian nuclear threat
In a speech, European Council President Charles Michel said Hiroshima is a 'stark reminder of the urgency' to rid the world of nuclear arms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022
Nagasaki mayor to attend first U.N. nuclear ban meeting in June
Tomihisa Taue, who aims to rally the global community against the use of such armaments, has been calling on the government to participate in the meeting as an observer.

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