Japan - Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)

"The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Through the efforts of many people, including those of the city of Hiroshima, it has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing. Not only is it a stark and powerful symbol of the most destructive force ever created by humankind; it also expresses the hope for world peace and the ultimate elimination of all nuclear weapons." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Every August 6th, Hiroshima Lantern Floating promotes world peace by releasing thousands of cub-shaped paper lanterns along Motaysu River and to bring peace to the souls of the victims who died in 1945 Hiroshima A-Bomb. Written June 30, 2011 and arrived in Penang on July 8, 2011. Thanks to Chiaki of Japan.

Postcard 2

I visited this surreal reminder of the bombed out building of Hiroshima. It was left as a reminder of the first atomic bomb dropped in the world by the Americans. Thanks to Michael of South Africa who sent this postcard at Kobe Port, Japan.






Postcard 3
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were two Japanese cities that suffered from nuclear bombs during World War II. I visited the Hiroshima Peace Center Musuem. Thanks to Jim for sending this multi-view card from Hiroshima.