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Hiroshima Schoolboy Keeps Memories of War Alive with Guided Tours​ in English

  • Since age seven, Shun Sasaki has provided free guided tours of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, sharing his great-grandmother's experiences as a hibakusha to ensure the memories of nuclear war persist.
  • At age 12, Shun has guided about 2,000 visitors, using his English to communicate the horrors of the atomic bomb and the importance of peace.
  • Shun has been selected to speak at the 2025 ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, the first use of atomic bombs in war.
  • Chris Lowe noted that Shun's tours provide deeper understanding, urging everyone to remember past events to prevent forgetting.
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In Hiroshima, a schoolboy keeps memories of war alive with guided tours​

By Rikako Maruyama

·Colorado Springs, United States
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Colorado Springs Gazette broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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