Did you realise that the peace park in Hiroshima was once one the city’s businest commercial and residential districts? I have visited Hiroshima a number of times and each time find it hard to believe that this wide,open
and peaceful area was such a hub of activity.
- Hiroshima Peace Park
In these two photos, you can compare the the Peace Park fifty years apart and see that mature trees have grown around the concrete cenotaphs. The park today therefore resembles a place much more at peace with nature. But the location and memories crafted into concrete symbols around, continue to remind us of its’ somber legacy.
In the black and white photo below, the surrrounds show how little vegetation was present even 10-11 years following the devastation of the bombing.
- 1956 Hiroshima Peace Park
The cenotaph reads “Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated.” Let us hope not.
Take a look at The Big Picture to see the news stories of Hiroshima 64 years ago.
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Many thanks – your comments are much appreciated – I agree with you – why does the hunger of a few for power need to be so destructive on communities such as these – i love going to Hiroshima – but it always makes me feel deeply sad
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Man a photo from 1956 thats the year I was born. Well now you know how old I am, lol:) A stark contrast from then to now. The A-Bomb, what a destructive force it was, and still is. At least the park is a reminder that things can be rebuilt and remembered in a truly peaceful way.
From that post you did while Shibuya was in the hospital, I still can’t grt those images out of my head, why do things like that and this one had to happen.
Great article.
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Found a photo of the peace park in 1956 – land was so barren even 11 years after atomic bomb blast http://bit.ly/25WzuB
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many thx for RTs @ajep @drebes @puffdragon01 @balisarius @dosankodebbie http://bit.ly/25WzuB
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RT @KimonoBox: 1956 photo of Hiroshima Peace Park, 11 years after atomic bomb blast http://bit.ly/25WzuB
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Man a photo from 1956 thats the year I was born. Well now you know how old I am, lol:) A stark contrast from then to now. The A-Bomb, what a destructive force it was, and still is. At least the park is a reminder that things can be rebuilt and remembered in a truly peaceful way.
From that post you did while Shibuya was in the hospital, I still can’t grt those images out of my head, why do things like that and this one had to happen.
Great article.
Many thanks – your comments are much appreciated – I agree with you – why does the hunger of a few for power need to be so destructive on communities such as these – i love going to Hiroshima – but it always makes me feel deeply sad