A-bomb Memoirs Reading – August 5 & 6, 2026
Update:2026/07/02
As Hiroshima hosts the Peace Memorial Ceremony and various peace-related events, we invite visitors to join the A-bomb Memoirs Reading sessions to reflect on the reality of the atomic bombing, honor the victims, and pray for peace.
These sessions feature personal memoirs written by Atomic bomb survivors and their families, along with A-bomb poems.
Everyone is welcome. No reservation is required, and participation is free.
1 Schedule & Venues
◆August 5 (Wednesday) – Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
| Language | Room | Time (Approx. 40 minutes per session) |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Seminar Room 1,2 | 11:00-, 12:30-, 14:00-, 15:30-, 17:00- |
| English | Seminar Room 3 | 12:30-, 14:00-, 15:30- |
◆August 6 (Thursday) – Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
| Language | Room | Time (Approx. 40 minutes per session) |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Seminar Room 1,2 | 9:30-, 11:00-, 14:00-, 15:30- |
| English | Seminar Room 3 | 9:30-, 11:00-, 14:00- |
2 Program
- - Introduction video about the atomic bomb’s impact
- - Readings of A-bomb memoirs and A-bomb poems
- - Volunteer reading experience (optional)
* No reservation required. Free admission. *
3 Contact
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Email: info@hiro-tsuitokinenkan.go.jp