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Japan’s Atomic Bomb Survivors Hibakusha Receive Nobel Peace Prize

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By Web Desk Published December 9, 2024 3 Min Read
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Hiroshi Yamamoto receives a full-scale model of the Hiroshima atomic bomb from Takeshi Minato near a cenotaph for atomic bomb victims at Takino Koen Park, Tokyo, on Nov. 1. Photo Credits: Noriyasu Nukui via Asahi
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Japan’s atomic bomb survivors, hibakusha, receive the Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting decades of anti-nuclear campaigning and memories of discrimination.

Following the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which claimed 140,000 and 74,000 lives, respectively, survivors faced significant discrimination. Societal prejudice over radiation exposure hindered their job opportunities and marriage prospects.

In Tokyo, some survivors built a shared grave to provide a dignified resting place for those without family support, free from judgment.

Reiko Yamada, a 90-year-old survivor, recalled how hibakusha was often told not to marry or interact with others due to fears of radiation. “People stripped us of everything, and some were bullied even by relatives,” she said. Yamada, who has supported fellow survivors for nearly six decades, continues to share her story worldwide.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPeacePrize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its… pic.twitter.com/YVXwnwVBQO

— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 11, 2024

Terumi Tanaka, 92, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots group advocating for hibakusha rights, expressed sadness that many early campaigners did not live to see this recognition. The group won the Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless work promoting a world free of nuclear weapons.

Shared Pain and Collective Healing

Michiko Murata, 73, who helps run Toyukai, an association of hibakusha in Tokyo, explained how survivors sought solace in the city’s anonymity. Many chose not to have children, fearing the effects of radiation. In 2005, some members built a shared grave in Tokyo to provide a dignified resting place. “They wanted to be with others, sharing memories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki without fear of discrimination,” said Murata.

Read: Japan Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Efforts

Yamada recalled the August morning in Hiroshima when a blinding white light followed by a gust of hot sand knocked her down. She later witnessed charred bodies piling up on her school grounds, where 2,300 victims were burned without identification.

Testimonies from Hibakusha—survivors of the Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings—and disarmament discussions to take center stage at #NobelPeacePrizeForum.

IAEA @RafaelMGrossi to deliver a keynote on non-proliferation and nuclear risks.

Live Dec 11 at 10AM CET: https://t.co/1cYWLbwxbs pic.twitter.com/46Yxx8xSHR

— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) December 8, 2024

Yamada’s family avoided open discrimination but rarely spoke about their experiences. “We never discussed it, not even among ourselves,” she shared.

As wars persist globally, Yamada views the Nobel Peace Prize as validation for the hibakusha’s efforts toward a nuclear-free world. “I hope this dream will pass to future generations,” she said. Her words highlight the enduring legacy of those who have fought for peace despite immense suffering.

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