World Heritage Site Declaration

As a historial witness that conveys the tragedy of suffering the first atomic bomb in human history and as a symbol that vows to faithfully seek out the abolition of nuclear weapons and everlasting world peace, Genbaku Dome was added to the World Heritage List in accordance with the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention). 7 Dec 1996

A-Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)

September 25th 2014
I had long been interested to visit Hiroshima to see what physical evidence of the 6 Aug 1945 bombing was still in existence. One thing I was surprised by was to feel such a connection to the events of that day when I finally saw the remains of thisbuilding in person. I arrived into Hiroshima on the afternoon of 25 Sep 2014 and immed ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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