Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Special Exhibition
"Moto-machi: At the Heart of Hiroshima's Changes"
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After the Meiji Restoration, Hiroshima developed as the political and
economic center of the Chugoku-Shikoku Region, taking on the
characteristics of both a military town and education town as Japan
modernized.
The castle lands which were bordered by the outer moat and the
Otagawa River were the beginning of Hiroshima city, leading the
area to be called Moto-machi. From the Meiji Period to the early
Showa Period, many military installations were added to Moto-machi,
giving the area the feel of a military town.
The dropping of the A-bomb in 1945 caused catastrophic damage
to Moto-machi, which was very close to the hypocenter of the
blast. After the bombing, the expansive area that appeared in the
center of town took on a completely new character. With its
housing developments for people who lost their homes and its park,
a library, the municipal stadium, and other places for people to
gather, it played a big role in Hiroshima's recovery.
This exhibit follows the progress of Moto-machi up until the
present day, which also mirrors the history of Hiroshima.
◇ Period: July 13 (Fri.) – December 12 (Wed.), 2012
◇ Hours: 8:30－18:00 (–19:00 in August, –17:00 in December)
Entrance is closed 30 minutes before closing time.
◇ Venue: Exhibition Room (5), B1F, East Building,
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
◇ Contents:
・The Heart of a Military City
・Annihilation
・From Rebuilding to Redevelopment
・Becoming a Lively Place
・Now
◇ Exhibits: 110 photo panels, 26 artifacts, 6 reproductions, 3 films
・Wood Blok Print: Safe Arrival in Hiroshima Prefecture
・"School trip diary" written in the Taisho Period
・Aerial photos of Moto-machi before and after the bombing
・Subordinate's items that the head of the Chugoku Military
District Weaponry Division' repair shop preserved
・A movie commemorating the Moto-machi District Redevelopment
Program
・A winning ball from the first night game held at the former
Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium
・Bleachers from the former Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium
◇ Admission: Free
◇ Contact:
Curatorial Division, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Tel: 082-241-4004, Fax: 082-542-7941
Email: hpcf@pcf.city.hiroshima.jp
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