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WEBNagasaki Peace Park is a park located in Nagasaki, Japan, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945 during World War II. It is next to the Atomic Bomb Museum and near the Peace Memorial Hall .
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WEBLooking out over the Nagasaki Peace Park, the Nagasaki Peace Statue is not only a stark reminder of the devastation that befell this city after the atomic bombing during the final stages of World War II on August 9, 1945 but also a dedication to the victims of the atrocity.
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WEBNov 24, 2020 · The Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing of this Japanese city by American forces in World War II. History of Nagasaki Peace Park. On 9 August 1945, US forces dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki – just three days after they detonated one in Hiroshima.
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WEBThe park features the 9.7-meter-high Peace Statue symbolizing the Nagasaki citizens' wish for peace. Sculptor Seibou Kitamura, a Nagasaki native, created this statue as a symbol of the divine love and mercy of Buddha.
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WEBMar 23, 2019 · On the 1st of April 1955, the city of Nagasaki unveiled a monument to the 74,000 victims of the world's second atomic weapon used in war. The statue, a giant 9.7 metre bronze one weighing 30 tonnes, has become a focal point of the city's annual Peace Ceremony, held on August 9 each year.
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WEBTen years later, Nagasaki Peace Park opened to commemorate the victims and to promote peace and a nuclear-free world. The park is located near the Atomic Bomb Museum and the blast’s hypocenter, in the north of the city, on a higher ground that allows a view down on the old Nagasaki.
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WEBNagasaki Peace Park commemorates the tragic August 9, 1945 bombing that destroyed a significant part of the city and killed tens of thousands of residents. It is located near the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Memorial Hall Erected near Ground Zero of the bombing site, and the remains of Urakami Cathedral can still be seen in the park area.
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WEBOne of the most emotional places in Japan is the so-called Peace Park (Heiwa Koen in Japanese). It is located in Nagasaki, a few minutes’ walk from the atomic bomb museum. And it commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki. Built on what was once a prison, the park offers a wonderful view.
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WEBMay 2, 2022 · The Peace Statue, a symbol of Nagasaki as a city of peace, was created by sculptor Seibo Kitamura, a Nagasaki native. The raised right hand pointing to the sky depicts the threat of the atomic bomb, and the left hand stretching horizontally symbolizes eternal world peace, while the slightly closed eyes express a prayer asking that the souls of ...
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WEBApr 9, 2020 · Nagasaki Peace Park is a wide and open park, made to commemorate the day the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki (9. august 1945). The park has two parts; the memorial park and the hypo center park. The memorial park is home to the peace fountain and the impressive Peace Statue designed by Seibo Kitamura.