On August 9, 2018, the date that the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, this Foundation holds the Memorial Gathering for Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims, to express condolences from Hiroshima, which was also hit by the bomb, for the deceased in Nagasaki, and to renew our vow to achieve peace.
This year's Memorial Gathering was held in the Foyer on B1 floor of the east building of the Peace Memorial Museum. There were around 90 people who participated, including hibakusha and visitors to the Museum from Japan and overseas.
The ceremony was opened with a speech by Mr. Yasuyoshi Komizo, the Chairperson of this Foundation, followed by live television coverage of the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony.
At 11:02am, the time that the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, all attendees observed one minute of silent prayer.
This was followed by a speech by Mr. Kunihiko Sakuma, Chairperson of the Hiroshima Prefectural Hidankyo. The gathering ended with a video of a Nagasaki atomic bombing testimony by Ms. Sumiko Takano, an atomic bombing witness.