Peace Statue

it is the park as the remembrance of the atomic blast in year 1945. the location is up on higher land but luckily there are long escalators set that bring us up. along the walk, we can see fountain of peace and peace bell. the main spot of this place is a big statue at the end of the path. it's right hand that point up to the sky is to remind about the past atomic bomb and the left is to symbolize peace.

A Nagasaki landmark. A must visit when in Nagasaki. Beautiful monument. A marker on the right corner give the narrative of the sculpture.

The statue's raised right hand pointing to the sky symbolizes the threat of nuclear weapons; his flat outstretched left hand represents eternal peace; and his eyes are closed in prayer, asking that the souls of the victims may find rest.

The Peace Statue in Nagasaki symbolizes the city's wish for a peaceful world without nuclear weapons. Located in the Peace Park, this 10-meter tall statue's raised right hand points to the threat of nuclear war while the left arm stretches out in a gesture of peace. Erected in 1955, it stands as a solemn reminder of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 and the city's enduring hope for global peace.

It is a symbol of those who died in war wishing for peace. Born in Japan, I have been taught about the war since I was little. Summer is the special season for me, in addition to enjoying long vacation, also I go to my grandparents' house and our family clean our ancestors graves. I’m here today because of our ancestors, which is a miracle. Aug 6th, am 08:15 Hiroshima Aug 9th, am 11:02 Nagasaki The atomic bomb and the war is robbed many people of their futures. I’m relearning the horrors of war every summer. Below is my opinion on the war, I apologize for poor English. Whose fault the atomic bomb made. Scientist? Developer? I think it's not anyone’s fault, but they have responsible not only to create and drop the atomic bomb, but also to properly face what happened afterward, and putting themselves in the victim's shoes. Then you'll realize that it's strange to see images of the atomic bomb and clap and praise. If Japan dropped it on another country, I wouldn't applaud. I don’t feel, how painful was it, It hurts just thinking about it. Why the atomic bomb exists. The atomic bomb exists is connected to protect each country’s leaders’ and rich mans’ status, pride and dignity. They fear those are broken by others attacks, and they have desire becomes more stronger. The war are waged for the benefit of a few people, other one's lives are used in war. Human have kindly warm heart, but those are broken by the war and brainwashing. Why people succumb to peer pressure. Please don't want the war. Pearl Harbor, Manchurian Incident and unit 731…. I'm sad as to why Japan's leaders prioritized profit. Did they prioritize profit over the lives of many people, healthy lifestyles, and hatred and anger? Why politicians and commanders were living luxury elegant when innocent civilians were killing each other. Why is such a person a leader? I’m scary to think that Japan would have won and that would have continued. A bomb survivors suffered from leukemia and cancer. I heard their cremated bones are tattered fragile from writer of the comic “Hadashi no Gen”. I saw my great-grandfather had nightmares many times. I heard to grandma why he is tormented, she said that he dreams of war. Even if survive, the war continues. I want to eliminate a world where innocent citizens continue to suffer. I want to live in peace. Please stop the war.