On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing between 129,000 and 226,000 people by the end of that year. The survivors—known as hibakusha—continue to endure the devastating effects of the atomic bomb, including debilitating health issues and social stigmatization. Through portraits, testimonies, and letters, this project explores the question: what is the human cost of nuclear warfare?
Scroll through portraits of first, second and third generation hibakusha. Each participant offers a testimony and a handwritten message for future generations. English translation is provided.
Sift through a historical timeline of events involving Japan from 1931-1945, from the Manchurian Incident to the establishment of the GHQ.
Listen to audio files of the hibakushas’ first hand accounts of the atomic bomb with English captions.
Join the movement to honor the testimonies of a rapidly aging hibakusha community.
