Hiroshima Children's Peace Monument marks 67th anniversary
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
A ceremony on Monday marked the 67th anniversary of the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima, where students placed nearly 7,000 paper cranes. A student emphasized the importance of passing on lessons from the city to future generations and people globally. The monument, inspired by Sadako Sasaki, commemorates her resilience during the atomic bombing, as paper cranes are donated annually from around the world.