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- Hiroshima - Wikipedia
Hiroshima was founded in 1589 as a castle town on the Ōta River delta Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Hiroshima rapidly transformed into a major urban center and industrial hub In 1889, Hiroshima officially gained city status
- Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - HISTORY
On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima The explosion immediately killed an
- Hiroshima Travel Guide - What to do in Hiroshima City
Hiroshima (広島) is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants When the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the city became known worldwide for this unenviable distinction The destructive power of the bomb was tremendous and obliterated nearly everything within a two kilometer radius
- Hiroshima | Map, Pictures, Bombing, Facts | Britannica
Hiroshima is the capital city of Hiroshima prefecture, southwestern Honshu, Japan It was founded as a castle town in the 16th century and lies at the head of Hiroshima Bay, an embayment of the Inland Sea On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city in the world to be struck by an atomic bomb
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A single atomic bomb indiscriminately killed tens of thousands of people, profoundly disrupting and altering the lives of the survivors
- The Most Fearsome Sight: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima
- The Official Guide to Hiroshima - Travel and Tour Information
Experience wabi-sabi in Hiroshima’s most famous garden Learn about the history of Hiroshima which is known as the “City of Peace” and about its road to reconstruction while thinking about the people who live here
- What to Do and See In and Around Hiroshima: Our Complete Guide
With a rich historic past that extends well beyond the tragic 1945 events, a vibrant city life, wonderful local cuisine, and gorgeous surroundings as it lies by the blue waters of Hiroshima Bay, let’s take a look at everything Hiroshima has to offer!
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