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Wednesday, October 15—Day 2
○ Main activities of Day 2
- Interaction with hibakusha
- Visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Lecture: Session on ICAN Lecturer: Mr. Florian Eblenkamp, ICAN Advocacy Coordinator
The second day of the Hiroshima session began with an interaction program with hibakusha.
Top left: Koko Kondo Top right: Yoshiko Kajimoto Bottom left: Sadae Kasaoka Bottom right: Megumi Mozume
Participants heard firsthand accounts from four speakers: Ms. Koko Kondo, Ms. Yoshiko Kajimoto, and Ms. Sadae Kasaoka, who are hibakusha, and Ms. Megumi Mozume, an A-bomb legacy successor, who conveyed testimonies about the realities of the atomic bombing.
Participants listening to an atomic bomb survivor's testimony
One participant said they were deeply moved by the hibakusha’s determination to keep sharing their stories for many years despite the painful experiences they had endured and to continue conveying their testimonies to even more people. The participant added that, once back in their own country, they hoped to share what they had heard with as many people as possible, expressing their commitment to helping pass the hibakusha’s experiences and wishes on to the next generation.
A scene from lunch with atomic bomb survivors
After the session, participants had lunch with the speakers. Several asked questions not only about experiences during the bombing but also about aspects of life before the bombing.
A Visit to the Peace Memorial Museum
In the afternoon, participants visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and viewed artifacts belonging to victims of the atomic bombing as well as remnants of bomb-damaged structures. Confronted with exhibits preserved to reflect the period of the bombing, including fragments of collapsed buildings, many participants were left speechless by the horror and destructive power of the atomic bomb.
A scene from Mr. Ebrenkamp's lecture
In the evening, Mr. Florian Eblenkamp, ICAN Advocacy Coordinator, delivered a lecture on ICAN, covering the organization’s founding and history, current initiatives, and future priorities. He emphasized the significant role that young people can play in advancing the abolition of nuclear weapons and discussed approaches to effectively involve governments and broader society.
