Hiroshima

This Genbaku Dome has been left standing as a reminder of the devistation of the Atomic bomb damage.

Hiroshima is a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island.  It was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II.  Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event.  In the park are the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero.  

This is a sobering site and an excellent reminder of the horrors of war.  We spent about an hour going through the museum and another hour visiting with Mr. Lee a survivor. 

The bomb dropped at 8:14 AM, August 6, 1945.

We saw many photos and objects from the devastation. This tricycle seemed "to say it all".

Mr. Lee was badly burned by the blast on his way to work. He's much younger than his 90 years and kept us spellbound with his story.

As a Korean immigrant, Mr. Lee was given a Japanese name he was required to use in his younger years.

Sharon and Mikey waving goodbye to us in Kyoto. We were sad they weren't joining us on our post trip.

Another sumptuous meal. This time it was kushiage, deep fried skewered meet and other delicacies. Delicious. We were ready for cooked fish!

Our itineary - last stop, Hiroshima, in the south west part of Japan.