Nagasaki, Japan
This is "The Peace Statue". It was erected in 1955 by the citizens of the City to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on 9 Aug 1945.
This bronze statue is large (10 meters tall).
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
"The Tower of Cranes" at the Peace Park in Nagasaki
There is a long history of origami cranes in Japan.
This is called "The Tower of Cranes". This is a memorial where these cranes are displayed. History shows that if you make 1,000 cranes, your wish is granted.
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
These are foundation remains at Nagasaki's Peace Park
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
This fountain is shaped like dove wings.
Originally built in 1969, it was reconstructed in 1985.
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
Many countries and organizations have dedicated sculptures at the Peace Park.
This statue is the "Te Korowai Rangimarie - Cloak of Peace" from New Zealand, 2006.
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
Many countries and organizations have dedicated sculptures at the Peace Park in Nagasaki (Japan).
This, the "Maiden of Peace" from the People's Republic of China, was dedicated in 1985.
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki (Japan).
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
There is a long history of origami cranes in Japan. History shows that if you make 1,000 cranes, your wish is granted.
This is located in the Nagasaki Peace Park. In March 2008, my family made a trip to visit Nagasaki.
Praise the bridge that carried you over."
~ George Coleman
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