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March 24th 2024
Published: April 27th 2024
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In the annals of history, there are many moments which stand out, some for positive reasons, some for what can only be considered negative reasons. In Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the reasons are absolutely mixed. Two events, separated by a mere three days in August of 1945 changed the world forever as the world was thrust into the age of nuclear warfare, a point from which there is no return. Our visi... Read Full Entry



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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
D MJ Binkley
D MJ Binkley
Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info
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Peace Statue in NagasakiPeace Statue in Nagasaki
Peace Statue in Nagasaki
Stairway to the Peace ParkStairway to the Peace Park
Stairway to the Peace Park
Nagasaki
Monument of People's FriendshipMonument of People's Friendship
Monument of People's Friendship
Immaculate Conception CathedralImmaculate Conception Cathedral
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Nagasaki
Constellation EarthConstellation Earth
Constellation Earth
This photo was taken some four hours after the blastThis photo was taken some four hours after the blast
This photo was taken some four hours after the blast
Yummy Japanese BeefYummy Japanese Beef
Yummy Japanese Beef
Bon Voyage Restaurant Nagasaki.We enjoyed our Philippine waitress.
Whiskey Bar in Hiroshima Whiskey Bar in Hiroshima
Whiskey Bar in Hiroshima
Our Sushi RestaurantOur Sushi Restaurant
Our Sushi Restaurant
Nagasaki
At the hotel in HirohsimaAt the hotel in Hirohsima
At the hotel in Hirohsima
Let's go look at things
The Flame of PeaceThe Flame of Peace
The Flame of Peace
Hiroshima
Our taste buds danceOur taste buds dance
Our taste buds dance
Sampling Japanese WhiskeySampling Japanese Whiskey
Sampling Japanese Whiskey
A wee bit of WhiskeyA wee bit of Whiskey
A wee bit of Whiskey
Rainy day at the Peace ParkRainy day at the Peace Park
Rainy day at the Peace Park
In HiroshimaIn Hiroshima
In Hiroshima
Okonomiyaki
The Finished ProductThe Finished Product
The Finished Product
Okonomiyaki
Getting our BBQ on in HiroshimaGetting our BBQ on in Hiroshima
Getting our BBQ on in Hiroshima
Mmmmm.....chocolate at the Whiskey BarMmmmm.....chocolate at the Whiskey Bar
Mmmmm.....chocolate at the Whiskey Bar
A few blossomsA few blossoms
A few blossoms
Spring came late this year.
Moment of SilenceMoment of Silence
Moment of Silence
Atomic Bomb Dome



27th April 2024

carol knop
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Your time in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Loved the detail on the food and friendly people. It caught my eye that Dave’s father was a soldier in the European theater and after the German surrender, the remaining troops waited to see if they would be sent to the Pacific theater. This was exactly Paul's dad's situation. Though I think he actually may have received orders already. Then the bomb was dropped on the two cities, and instead he was redirected and ended up in Austria and other places. He is 97 and lives with us.
27th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Your time in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Thanks for reading and commenting. So many lives were impacted by these events. I'm sure Paul's father has many stories to share.
28th April 2024

Piprey on wheels
Shona

Nice experience in Nagasaki
The harbour would have been a lovely experience as well for you :)
28th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nice experience in Nagasaki
We did enjoy this harbor town. It is far lovelier than imagined.
28th April 2024

Bellini
Bellini

The Bombs
Great idea to link these two cities together! I’d love to see the new and improved museum in Hiroshima. And I’ve read that Nagasaki wasn’t the primary target that day and it was a bad day to have good weather.
28th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Bombs
From what we learned in the museums Nagasaki was the intended target on that day but many locations were considered. These two cities are linked together in history. Well worth a visit.
30th April 2024

Amy Ross
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Visits
The entire commentary was superb to read and enjoy. Through your words I could relive and remember many things about my own travels to these wonderful cities. So much history. It means much more when one can actually physically be there. I agree. Everyone should try to visit these two historical cities and see first hand what nuclear weapons can do.
1st May 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Visits
In my opinion, people visit these two cities to better understand history... and they should. Both of these cities are lovely and have so much more to offer.
5th May 2024

Neil Collie
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Nagasaki
Hey guys, I was most interested to read MJ's very pertinent comments on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, having visited both sites myself and felt similar emotions. When you get home, if you are interested to read a novel about how a range of survivors responded following the calamitous event, I can recommend the following: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Craig-Collie-Nagasaki-9781742372891 Disclosure: It was written by my elder brother!
5th May 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nagasaki
Neil, thank you for the reading recommendation. I'm sure that is an interesting perspective and more interesting to me as it was written by your brother. Emotions are strong when visiting this area of the world.Thank you for reading and commenting.
5th May 2024
Atomic Bomb Dome

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Only went to Hiroshima
When we were in Japan we went to Hiroshima but skipped Nagasaki. It sounds from your blog entry that we should visit Nagasaki next time we go there. /Ake
5th May 2024
Atomic Bomb Dome

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Only went to Hiroshima
Each town has its own personality but we felt Nagasaki was well worth a visit. Between the history and beauty of the city we enjoyed our time.

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