Kuwabara Kimiko.
I was 17 years old, living in Hiroshima at the time of the bombing. I was working at the Hiroshima Central Broadcast Station in the General Affairs Section. I remember a coworker shouting, "There's a B-29 flying there!" and then a sudden flash. I was red, like a match striking, but so intense it was blinding. At the time, I didn't notice it, but the blast had shattered the windows into tiny fragments, embedding glass into my face and arm, leaving me covered in blood. When I came to, it was pitch black. Trying to survive, I grabbed the belt of a man I had bumped into in the dark and followed him. When we finally made it to the exit, I saw people with their faces covered in blood and something black; we couldn't recognize each other unless we spoke to each other.
The National Peace Memorial Halls for the atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima and Nagasaki Global Network.
(n.d.-b). https://www.global-peace.go.jp/en/taikenki/en_taikenki_syousai.php?gbID=152&dt=260617003223
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I found this perspective very moving and powerful. Reading a firsthand account from a hibakusha helped me understand the human impact of the atomic bombing beyond what history books can explain. I especially appreciated that you used the testimony of a real survivor, which made the post feel authentic and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteOne suggestion would be to include a short explanation of how this experience influenced the survivor’s life after the war or their views on peace. I think this would help readers connect the historical event to its lasting impact.
Overall, this was a respectful and informative post. It reminded me why it is so important to preserve survivors’ stories and continue learning from them to promote peace.