The damage done by the atomic bomb was just too terrible, giving rise to the deeply rooted belief that nuclear weapons and humankind cannot coexist indefinitely. The idea was, A-bomb's not allowed.
From this sort of Spirit of Hiroshima that wishes for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of genuine and lasting world peace, Hiroshima's walk toward peace started heading to the world.
The atomic bomb was a weapon used in war. To make sure it is not used a third time, it is important to eliminate nuclear weapons from the face of the earth and be determined never to fight with another nation. The walk toward peace, however small the thing, it starts there.


A quick look around the East Building

A closer look at "Walking toward Peace"