Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing with a solemn peace ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to its long-standing non-nuclear principles. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki must never be repeated. The commemoration comes as Japan simultaneously undertakes its largest defense buildup since World War II in response to growing security concerns posed by China and North Korea, highlighting the country's delicate balance between peace and national security.

August 6, 1945: Around 140,000 People Perished in Hiroshima Bombing

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.

All about Nihon Hidankyo group, Nobel Peace Prize winner for efforts to achieve world free of nuclear weapons

Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.

Japanese atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize

#Gravitas | Japan is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki. Three days after the Hiroshima attack, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killing over 75,000 people immediately. Speaking on the occasion, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida noted how the international community is more deeply divided over nuclear proliferation and urged the world to let "Nagasaki be the last place to suffer an atomic bombing." Watch in for more details!

Nagasaki Marks 79th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing | Gravitas Recall

The annual peace ceremony in Nagasaki has not yet sent an invitation to the Israeli ambassador to Japan, according to city officials, who instead wrote the embassy a letter urging a truce in Gaza.

Japan’s Nagasaki snubs Israel: No invite to peace ceremony, calls for truce in Gaza

78 years have passed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Listen to the horrific tales of the survivors of these two cities. What exactly happened in 1945 in Japan? Revisit the nuclear age with Oppenheimer -The father of the atomic bomb. Has the world learned any lessons? The risk of nuclear annihilation continues to haunt the world. Watch WION Wideangle.

What exactly happened in 1945 in Japan? | Revisit the nuclear age with Oppenheimer

Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Lesser-known facts about the 1945 catastrophe

United States President Joe Biden is unlikely to visit Nagasaki during his trip to Japan for a Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima in May due to scheduling conflicts.

US President Biden unlikely to visit Nagasaki during Japan trip for G7: Report

77 years of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: There's a new risk of nuclear confrontation

IN PICS | Rare pictures from 1945 on Hiroshima Day; 77 years since World War II atomic bombings

Japan is all set to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki & Hiroshima. On August 6 & 9, Japanese Prime Ministers & local mayors attend annual memorial events.

Japan to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki & Hiroshima

On the fateful day of August 9, 1945, the Japanese city of Nagasaki, a major port for trade faced unfathomable devastation at the hands of the US, thus putting an end to Japan's participation in the Second World War.

Explainer: Nagasaki bombing, the history, and significance of "Fat Man"

Hiroshima on Friday marked the 76th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing. The United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people. It dropped a second bomb three days later on Nagasaki, killing another 70,000. Japan surrendered Aug. 15, ending World War II and its nearly half-century of aggression in Asia.

Hiroshima marks 76 years of world’s first atomic bombing

A forest where God lives: Japan forest lights up in digital art show

Nagasaki on Sunday (August 9) marked the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing which devastated the city and instantly killed tens of thousands of people at the end of World War II. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the memorial ceremony was scaled back with an attendance of about 500, which is one tenth of usual years, public broadcaster NHK reported.

Nagasaki urges world again to ban atomic bombs on its 75th bombing anniversary

The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of the US atomic bombing. To this end, the city's mayor and dwindling survivors of the tragedy have urged world leaders to do more for a nuclear weapons ban.

Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US atomic bombing

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an offering on the emotive day, as he has done in the past.

Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji

Pope Francis expressed concern about future energy sources as he comforted victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster on Monday, noting a call by Japan's Catholic bishops to abolish nuclear power outright.

Until social bonds in local communities is re-established, Fukushima accident will not be fully resolved: Pope Francis

Pope Francis, speaking in one of only two cities hit by atomic bombs in history, appealed on Sunday for the abolition of nuclear weapons, saying their mere possession was perverse and indefensible.

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Nagasaki ground zero

When the voice of Humanity is silenced, the voice of Violence is heard for ages. Violence plagues the world and has plagued the world through all history. Structural Violence may last for a specific period.

Violence never abates – it resounds for ages

The US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing around 140,000 people

On atomic bombing anniversary, Nagasaki mayor urges to end nuclear weapons

Fidel Castro recalled his own youth and confrontation with the United States while he headed the communist island of Cuba

Castro lashes out at US on 90th birthday, says Obama's speech lacked apology for Japan nuclear bombing

US dropped the first bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and three days later another bomb was dropped on the southern city of Nagasaki on August 9

Japan marks 71st anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing

American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped deadly payload, 'Little Boy', on Hiroshima at 8.15 am on August 6, 1945 that killed 140,000

Japan marks 71 years of Hiroshima bombing

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