Hibakusha Federation Addresses Continuation Challenges and New Initiatives at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The Hibakusha Federation, an organization representing atomic bomb survivors, is grappling with the challenge of continuation as the average age of its members surpasses 85. With the number of survivors dwindling, discussions are underway to redefine the organization's structure and ensure the preservation of memories for future generations. Concurrently, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum has opened a new 'Origami Crane Experience Space' to engage visitors, particularly a growing international audience, in a more interactive way. This space allows visitors to fold origami cranes, which are then dedicated to the Children's Peace Monument in the Peace Memorial Park, transforming individual actions into a shared act of remembrance. Furthermore, Hiroaki Mito, a 'hibakusha from in utero exposure' who has dedicated over 20 years to conveying the horrors of nuclear weapons, received the Tanimoto Kiyoshi Peace Prize, recognizing his sustained efforts in memory inheritance despite not having direct memories of th...
