National / History Jul 29, 2021
In-utero A-bomb survivor eager to tell family's story in English
by Donican Lam
Kazuhiko Futagawa was still eight months shy of being born when Hiroshima was bombed in 1945.
National | EXPLAINER Jul 27, 2021
Hiroshima hibakusha have won their 'black rain' lawsuit. This is how they got there.
by Eric Johnston
The government has decided not to appeal a landmark ruling that extends benefits to A-bomb victims affected by fallout outside of a government-designated area.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 26, 2021
Government won't appeal A-bomb 'black rain' ruling, Suga says
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that the central government has decided to give up on appealing a recent ruling that recognized 84 people exposed to radioactive "black rain" in Hiroshima Prefecture as eligible for state health care benefits. The Hiroshima High Court ruled earlier ...
National Jul 25, 2021
Petition calls for atomic bomb victims to be remembered during Olympics
The petition proposes that athletes and people from around the globe observe a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 6.
National Jul 16, 2021
IOC's Bach visits Hiroshima amid protests in bid to promote peace
Some survivors of the city's 1945 atomic bombing and local citizens said the visit was politically motivated.
National Jul 15, 2021
IOC president's Hiroshima visit fuels speculation about his true intent
by Eric Johnston
A trip that's officially being made to send a message of peace has instead stirred controversy amid the pandemic and raised questions about Thomas Bach's real purpose.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 14, 2021
84 victims of atomic bombing 'black rain' eligible for aid, court rules
The court ruled they should receive the same benefits as those provided to atomic bomb survivors living in the zone where Japan recognized that black rain fell.
National Jul 14, 2021
IOC's Bach says Tokyo Olympic cancellation not option despite COVID-19
by Ayano Shimizu
The head of the International Olympic Committee said going ahead with the games this summer was decided in the interest of athletes preparing for the games for many years.
National Jul 14, 2021
IOC chief Thomas Bach to visit Hiroshima despite calls for cancellation
Civic groups argue that the visit is politically motivated — taking advantage of a city that promotes world peace and thus "dishonoring" survivors of the bombing.
National / Crime & Legal | Regional Voices: Hiroshima Jul 5, 2021
Accident that paralyzed woman in Hiroshima highlights high bar for 'dangerous driving'
Dangerous driving resulting in death or injury became a criminal offense in 2001 in response to a series of tragic traffic accidents.
National Jul 1, 2021
IOC chief Bach to arrive in Tokyo on July 8 ahead of Olympics as virus cases rise
Tokyo 2020 said Thomas Bach would isolate for three days on arrival, adding that the International Olympic Committee head has been vaccinated.
National Jun 27, 2021
IOC chief and Olympic No. 2 eye visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki next month
With the planned visit to the two atomic-bombed cities, the two IOC leaders are likely to call for promoting peace as questions linger over holding the Tokyo Games amid the pandemic.