From Ashes –  April 5, 2025 

  • Location: Hiroshima Day 3
  • Walk:  Hiroshima
  • Weather:  55-65°/ sunny, wind 10-15 mph 

About Hiroshima are haunting reminders of the August 6, 1945 atomic bomb’s holocaust but never with hateful blame cast to America. It is thought as an act of war. Consistently the people of Hiroshima’s message is protect and preserve peace. I have come to Hiroshima to show my respect for the destruction of its people, place, and culture. The people of Hiroshima are resilient in recreating itself and promoting peace.

Skukkeien Garden after the atomic bomb.
Skukkeien garden rebuilt over ashes.
View of Peace Memorial Park from “Hijiyama Sky Walk Park.
Gathering under cherry blossoms at Hijiyama Park. Why don’t Virginians gather under dogwood blossoms?

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