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Hiroshima

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Hiroshima is a city on Honshu, Japan, largely rebuilt after suffering extensive destruction and loss of life from an atomic bomb detonation during World War II in August 1945.

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What happened in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945?

The United States dropped the atomic bomb called Little Boy on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The city became globally associated with nuclear warfare, civilian loss, and postwar peace activism.

What should first-time visitors see in Hiroshima?

The central visit is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum. Many travelers also combine Hiroshima with Miyajima, the island known for Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate.

Is Hiroshima only a war-history destination?

No. Modern Hiroshima is also known for food, baseball, streetcars, and access to the Seto Inland Sea, with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki being a signature local dish.

How is Hiroshima connected to Nagasaki?

Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the two Japanese cities hit by atomic bombs in August 1945. Nagasaki was bombed on August 9, three days after Hiroshima.

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