I hope to visit both Hiroshima and Nagasaki someday. I’m a 1st generation Japanese American, originally born in Japan, but grew up in Hawaii, USA. As a Japanese person myself, it’s honestly sad for me to imagine what my ancestors went through on that day. I had a typical U.S. education. Learned about World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, of course since I live in Hawaii. You’re right though, the U.S. education system doesn’t teach us about the Japanese side of the story. Wasn’t till I was a student in college that I learned more about the Japanese side of World War II. I was an Asian Studies major. I have no doubt that when I visit both cities someday, that it will be very hard for me, as it was for you both. Regardless, thank you for visiting. I think it’s important to learn from history and to never make the same mistakes again.
We hope you can visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki eventually. They are extremely impactful sights, and we feel grateful to have been able to experience one already. It is truly harrowing what your ancestors must've went through. Rest in peace. Your experience is so intriguing because you have been exposed to both sides of this history through your Japanese heritage and American upbringing. To come out of thta with the message that we should learn from history and never make the same mistakes again is powerful. Thank you so much for sharing this message with us and more viewers. Please take care ♥️
Our leaders want war. There's no sign of diplomacy but rather adding fuel to the fire of ww3. The public need to be the dialogue between us and Russia now. Our soldiers can talk with the Russian soldiers. Humanity is the victim above all and we must share Earth together 🌎
I'm Canadian and we also made paper cranes in school and were taught their meaning. I don't think we ever sent them to Japan from our school but they were displayed in a design and we learned some Origami. I also wanted to thank you for helping teach me more about Hiroshima's Atomic Disaster, which I would have never known unless I had visited there. Your tone, raw emotion, and delivery were helpful in expressing the depth and confusion of this subject to most. It's so hard to even think about what went on then, the atrocities of humankind and, the suffering war can bring to all nations involved. I believe peace will reign one day!
Thank you so much for sharing. We are really glad our delivery could even remotely express the sadness and confusion we experienced at the Hiroshima bomb site. That is really cool that you made paper cranes in school! We didn't in ours, but I love that as a way for students to learn about the event while also touching on Japanese culture along the way. Please take care 🤗 ♥️. We really appreciate your comments.
The day you visit the Peace Park and the museum is definitely a tough day. I recommend setting aside a day for this, and only this. It was such an emotional experience I just needed sit somewhere in quiet contemplation the rest of the day. I am grateful to have been able to ring the Peace Bell in the park.
@@WyattandReyka I am Japanese Canadian - my family has been in Canada since the Meiji Restoration (mid to late 1800's). My maternal grandmother's side was from Hiroshima.
Kiaora, i'm from New Zealand, WWII was a huge part of our history because we lost so many people for such a small country. We had only a pop of 1.6mill and sent nearly 1 in 10 people. and of that 1 in 10 didn't come home. We were envolved from the start in 1939, where America didnt come in until 1941... Also to this day we don't allow nuclear ships in our waters, allies or not..... It was a massive punch in the face and feel very lucky and privileged to visit Hiroshima in 2019. ..... #nuclearfree
Kiaora, William! Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. We did not know New Zealand had joined the war effort so early on. And that's cool that to this day it doesn't allow nuclear ships in its waters. It's really interesting to us how different cultures study and learn about historical events through their own unique lens. In the United States, in our cases, we learned a lot about World War 2 but mostly as it related to our country. Quick question: Did you send paper cranes to be hung at the memorial like we heard? Maybe only certain schools do it? Again, we appreciate you sharing this. Wyatt and Reyka
Thank you for this video, im visiting this in just 3 days visiting from the states, just the video hit me, glad you did this video, I know what to see and what to be prepared for
That’s great you’re going! It’s a sobering, no joke site, but we’re so glad we went. We still think about it to this day. Thanks for the message, and take care while there ❤️
I am Japanese. Please find and read the manga Barefoot Gen. All Japanese children learn about the horror of nuclear bombs from that manga. It describes the events in Hiroshima at that time, and the content is very shocking.
Thank you for coming to see us in Hiroshima. Japanese people don't hate or hold grudges. Please don't forget the B29 American soldiers who were taken prisoner and died in the atomic bombing.
When I was a kid (30 years ago), there were many more tragic exhibits. Concrete walls with human-shaped stains, for example. In addition, survivors of the atomic bombing were giving explanations to visitors and guiding them around the museum. All Japanese must visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki when they are students. And even as adults, we visit it spontaneously several times. There was a 95-year-old exposed couple close to me. They were very calm and gentle, and they were married to each other as cousins. Can exposed person have children? Could it be inherited? and because of discrimination against unknown exposed person , many of them had to give up their marriage. Thank you for visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. I hope many people will watch this video of yours 🌱🌱
Hi Kei! Thank you so much for sharing. We had no idea about the discrimination against those who were exposed to radiation. We really appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It was a really moving experience for us. 🤗
I was there just about 10 days ago. I went there for the reason of it being the site of the first Atomic bomb used on people. I went through and around the park and also the Peace Museum. The stories of the children and being able to put faces to those stories is quite something. I brought a book at the museum shop about the girl who made the cranes.
Forgot to say. I am from the UK...English but living in Scotland. I learnt all about the bomb when at school, but actually learnt even more about the subject as I was/am keen on military history so had a number of books regarding war actions. And watched many documentaries on such subjects. Though I never thought I'd ever visit the site I had seen so many times over the years. But at the age of 54 I have finally made it here. Felt surreal to actually be there and to see it in person. Hard to take in what took place there all those years ago.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It's great you were finally able to visit such an important historical place. We think everyone should make their way to Hiroshima at some point in their lives. Seeing the faces of the victims of the bomb was... a lot. In textbooks, it's one thing. In person, it's another. Again, thanks for sharing. It's interesting to hear about how different cultures learn about the same events. Please take care! We hope to visit the UK and Scotland sooner rather than later :)
I can understand Reyka's state of mind. When I was in elementary school, I saw a movie about Hiroshima, and from then until I was an adult, I couldn't stop thinking about Hiroshima and peace. I pray that nuclear bombs will disappear from the Earth.
It really does leave an impact long after visiting… Thanks for sharing, and I hope you can visit the site some day! We also hope nukes disappear sooner rather than later!!
Thank you so Much For sharing this. I am From Japan and this hits close too me. I will be going to this place as soon as I go to Japan! Domo Arigato! 🙏
Thank you so much! We are glad you appreciated it 🤗. It is a must stop when visiting Japan, we think. The message, the memorial, everything. Are you coming to Japan soon?
Thank you for sharing the video. There is no education in Japan to hate America. Still, Americans should not think about this from a third-person perspective. The same goes for people in all countries that possess nuclear weapons and in all countries that have experienced war. Some people want America to apologize, but they just want a sense of ownership. War must never start at any time. Atomic bombs should never be allowed to be dropped anywhere in the world, past, present or future. I hope that people all over the world can join hands and live in peace;)
No one thinks that Japan is innocent. In wartime, everyone becomes cruel. There are many war crimes around the world. The Japanese people are not complaining that they are victims of genocide. I urge people all over the world, who are both perpetrators and victims like Japan, not to start war again.
Though they didn't choose to, these people died to demonstrate how a single nuclear bomb can do if used to kill human beings. Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
Oof. That was hard to watch. I can't imagine how heavy that feels in person. Thank you for doing this for us Americans who want to see and acknowledge all of our history... even the shit parts.
Thank you so much for your considerate thoughts! ❤️ Yeah, this was a hard day to film. We’re thankful for how it turned out, and we are glad it’s received good feedback from the viewers 🤗
Something to think about some Civil War veterans were still alive during Hiroshima, so we went from basically muskets to nuclear weapons in less then 100 years. But on the other end we went from flying planes to going to the moon in also the same time span.
So much sad past history in Japan so much war happened but now Japan world top developed and GDP country Japan, south korea are most organised disciplined country in asia or world i m feeling sad after seeing Hiroshima documentary hopefully whole world promoted peace ,war is not the solution
Yes that history is sad, but we absolutely adored Japan and are extremely grateful to have been able to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Thank you for your comment. Where are you from?
As a Japanese,Thank you for visiting the Hiroshima peace memorial museum. And thank you for crying for victims. I know that some people around the world think that the atomic bomb was needed to finish the war. I accept all opinions. What I want everyone to know is the damage caused by the atomic bomb. That's what the museum's exhibits are all about. Please understand that we do not want to play the victim.
Thanks for the comment. I'm so glad you understood correctly what that museum is trying to convey. Unfortunately, I have small children and no time to watch the movie, so I hope to watch it with them when they are older and able to make decisions about things. Have you seen it? Whatever the content of the film, I think it is a very good thing if it has made people think about the atomic bomb.
It’s a great movie, in our opinion! Really shows Oppenheimer in an interesting light, as if conflicted. We highly recommend watching it with your kids! But yes, maybe a good idea to watch when they are older. Please take care! Sending love to the amazing country of Japan 🥰🤗
I have to double check my sources but I heard that this could have been avoided. I heard Japan reached out to America for support on multiple telegrams before joining the Axis Powers. At the same time, if we just think about it, dropping the atomic bomb was unnecessary killing countless lives as a showcase of power. Not only here but also at Nagasaki. Over 150,000 lives gone and millions of families affected. The war was pretty much over and yet as much as we preached about Peace and Stability in the world in the world today, the release of these two Bombs then were a showcase of unnecessary power and actions that may have justified its release to secure America as a Super power. May we never ever do this again :(
Yeah… it’s a complex topic debating historical decisions. But in general, our goal with this vid was to share that regardless of whether it should or should’ve happened, people died. And this is sad.
You said, "I heard Japan reached out to America for support on multiple telegrams before joining the Axis Powers." What are you talking about? Support? During that time, there were embargo implemented by US. So Japan had to make a decision that she had to chose to lose all of natural resources from oversea by accepting US proposal or engage war until meet the objectives.
In July 1945, Japan tried to have Peace negotiations with the Allied through the Soviet Union, which was a neutral country at this time and had an embassy in Tokyo (due to intensifying air raids, the embassy functions were evacuated to Hakone), were entrusted with almost full authority to Ambassador to the Soviet Union Naotake Sato at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow (negotiations with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov). Japan's desire to mediate peace was expressed in the Soviet Union's station in Japan. Ambassador Yakov Malik was also approached. Naturally, at the stage when Japan's defeat was inevitable, it would be difficult to elicit the Soviet Union's favorable mediation attitude unconditionally. Therefore, behind the scenes, the Japanese side added a “gift” to the mediation request to the Soviet Union. These included the transfer of rights to the Manchurian Railway acquired after the Russo-Japanese War, the transfer of fishing rights in southern Sakhalin and other areas also acquired during the Russo-Japanese War, and the transfer of leasehold rights in Lushun (present-day Dalian City) to the Soviet Union. However, Japan's "clutching to straw" request for the mediation of the Soviet Union was completely meaningless. In February 1945, just before the surrender of Germany, the Soviet Union agreed to the Yalta Conference, where the leaders of the Allied Powers discussed the international order after Germany's surrender, which is the so-called “Yalta Secret Agreement, although The Japan-Soviet Neutrality Pact of April 1941, which pledged mutual non-aggression between Japan and the Soviet Union, was still valid for five years, until April 25th 1946. US knew Japan’s attempt to get peace negotiations with the Allied forces, so they had to use their “two different types” of Atomic bombs they just created ASAP for an actual human experimentations. In addition to the experimental reason, it was necessary for the US to intimidate the Soviet Union, which was ambitious for a governance of Hokkaido and Tohoku Districts of Japan with the increased military threat for territorial expansion. (Japan's divide-and-conquer plan according to the existing plans in the US National Archives.) Atomic bombs were NOT needed for putting an end to war with Japan. Japan was already reaching out to Soviet Union, who was “supposed to be” neutral, for negotiating to surrender in July 1945. Just like before the Parle Harbour attack, US again ignored Japan’s negotiation efforts. It was a war crime and a violation of international law to target unarmed civilians. Total number of Atomic bombs and air raids victims across Japan was 914,855.(casualties are not included)
Sadly, war is still going between Russia and Ukraine. The world needs more love, peace, positivity, and kindness. It doesn't matter what nationality, ethnicity, religion, languages, or whatever.❤️❤️😇😇😊😊 Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿🇳🇿❤️💖
The wording may be strange because it is a translation. Thank you for crying over the atomic bomb. I hope you can understand that it should not be repeated anymore. That alone would make many dead people happy.
Went in November 2019 to Hiroshima with my parents. Both born after World War II, while neither grandparent fought in the Asian part of the war, visiting the museum is a must when visiting the city. We started from the bridge and walked through the park on the way to the museum. The museum itself was just so quiet when walking through it, because it is incredibly in your face about what happened. As a student of Japanese language and history. It is tough to say that it was or was not worth the use of nuclear weapons. Japan could have surrendered the next day, but it did not, and sadly forced a second bombing of Nagasaki. Did the bombings prevent a land attack, yes it did which may have killed more civilians and soldiers. After visiting Hiroshima, you can easily say, humans can do some pretty bad things to each other.
My parents were also incredibly moved by the museum as well. After leaving we took a break to have a discussion about the options of Japan and the USA had at the time pre-bomb and post-bomb. For us, Hiroshima is a must visit city for those going to Japan, and not just because of Miyajima, or Mazda factory tour. It is a city that wants peace for all, which is the message you take after visiting it.
Thanks for sharing Jeremy! And yes, definitely. Our goal with this video was to show that regardless of whether or not it was the "right decision," people suffered. You are totally right, though. Humans indeed can do some pretty bad things to each other. Thanks again for writing that. Maybe we asked a few weeks ago, but still curious: do you have any plans to visit Japan again soon? You haven't been in a few years, right?
It's hard not to be moved by that museum. It is an absolute must visit city for those going to Japan. Sadly, we were unable to visit the Mazda factory or Miyajima, but next time we do hope to. We'd love to visit again. The city itself was exceptionally peaceful and beautiful. Have you been to Miyajima and the Mazda factory?
The biggest misconception is that it was ok to drop an atomic bomb in order to prevent a land invasion. The reason this was an atrocity is because it was directed specifically towards the civilian population, not enemy battalions or military installations. And the US government knew better because they were one of the main proponents in the writing of the “rules of war” written within the Geneva Convention. Nuclear weapons should NEVER BE USED!
I still hate America for dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Because the impact still remains and the United States does not apologize. I also hate war crimes against civilians, such as the Tokyo air raid using incendiary bombs, and human rights abuses against Japan due to the Inequality Treaty such as the Japan-US Security Treaty, beyond the atomic bomb of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Many who died in the Pearl Harbor attack were military personnel. Attacks on Japanese civilians are an international violation, and the Pearl Harbor attack is not the justification for America. In the first place, the United States did not have to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima or Nagasaki. Japan was trying to talk to the United States about surrender, but it was triggered by the fact that Russia was trying to join the United States, and wanted to drop the atomic bomb as a result of the United States. Pearl Harbor attack has nothing to do with atomic bomb
It’s complicated and that’s okay. Thanks for sharing your opinion. We mainly just wanted to showcase that when people are killed in war, it’s a tragedy.
Sad as it is if these bombings never happened i dunno if we would have known how exactly what type of weapon we have i mean a bomb that can reach 15000 times the surface of the sun is something i hope we never half to witness,and yes im a supporter of the decision to drop them
It is always two way story. In US, schools and media rarely talks about atomic bomb in Hiroshima and GEN Leslie Groves's ego and manipulation to Manhattan Project scientists. He was driving force to drop atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In Hiroshima, Hiroshima prefectural school district generated "Hiroshima Peace Education Program" that never attacked Russia, China, and North Korea but attacked Japan and US. Well, Japan doesn't have nuclear weapons, and so why did they attack her? It doesn't make a sense. This education totally denied nuclear weapons' deterrence effect. So it is double standard in this educational program.
No I was taught about Hiroshima Nagasaki and other crappy things my country has done. Just curious how much you know about Nanjing Massacre and Unit 731, Bataan Death March, and the horrific treatment of the peoples in the Pacific Islands. The nukes were horrible and I wish it never happened but the continuation of the idea that the Japanese military at the time were innocent kittens needs to stop.
If the Trinity test site in US is still showing radiation up to 300-400 CPM then both Nagasaki and Hiroshima must be too. Would have been interesting to see geiger counter readings there.
There is no radiation levels above that which is normal background radiation in Hiroshima or Nagasaki. At the Trinity test site, the bomb was detonated at ground level, which produces far more long term radioactive fallout. In Japan both bombs were detonated 1500 feet above the city to maximize the destruction and loss of life. That is not to say that fallout didn't take a terrible toll on life, it still effects many, but long term radiation fallout is not present.
Americans are indoctrinated about these bombings and generations of Americans are very aggressive about the apology. The apology could have consequences for the US but can the lay person in the US at least express some remorse?
It’s impossible to generalise all Americans and to discuss such a complex topic in a comment section. But we hope our video showed that war leads to untimely death. And untimely death is a tragedy.
@@WyattandReyka it's not? The comments section are proof themselves. All Americans reason that the bombings were necessary or else it would have been millions of deaths on both sides of Japan were to be invaded. This is what they were taught in school. And they are very adamant about the apology. I remember though watching an old video on UA-cam that is no longer able to be found about a small group of 10-12 Americans who lit a vigil in Washington D.C. on the anniversary of the bombings and apologizing to Japan and that video was also bombarded by fellow Americans who mocked and reinstated their beliefs. The pro-Japanese side even says that the general and emperor were willing to negotiate but the Americans want to use their muscle power as they were the only ones with the atomic bomb back then. Some even suppose the bombings were to warn the Soviet Union. Whatever you believe I suppose. But I believe that the atomic bombings by the Americans were one of the most inhumane acts in human history. And unapologizing leads to continual exhibition of the same behaviour as we have seen the destruction of middle-eastern states at the hands of Americans and the conspiracy that ISIS was created by the U.S.
@@pamr001 it's complex because if the US did, they could be charged with severe war crimes. America has a lot of enemies which includes the UK even if they are allies. So it's not an easy thing to do but let's not pretend that Americans are remorseful about it because clearly 99.99% of them are not. And that's a problem. These Americans are not doing it to evade the repercussions for their country but because they believe that "the US should not apologize" from the core of their hearts even if they were brainwashed through education indoctrination. And that is "the" problem.
Totally fair. Sorry if what we said above was confusing. Honestly, we’re not quite sure what to believe right now - we don’t know who’s at fault and who needs to apologise. And that’s okay! It’s okay to take time before forming an opinion. If there’s one thing travel has taught us it’s that there are many different ideas in this world, and usually each one holds at least a little bit of truth. Returning to the point, the message we tried to convey with this video was that we are sorry that so many folks died in Hiroshima and we mourn their loss. It’s a shame the suffering that those citizens (men, women, and children) suffered.
It’s complicated and easy to over generalise. Japan is a big country with lots of people of different opinions. Our main goal with this video was to share the message that when people are killed in war, it’s bad. Hope we got it across.
Sad you didn’t like it! Our goal, obviously we couldn’t visit Pearl Harbor in the same video, was to show that war leads to untimely death. And untimely death is a tragedy
In 1881 Hawaiian King visited Japan and saw Emperor Meiji. The king wanted to arrange marriage between Hawaiian princess and Japanese prince to strengthen ties with Japan and stop US annexation of Hawaii.
Us wanted war with Japan. Us put pressure on Japan and banned the export of all resources, forcing Japan into a corner and leading to war. also Us attack Japan first. search about flying tigers.
Hiroshima bombing was the result of Japan's invasions of free nations and its own atrocities and destruction. Japan playing a victim is utterly obnoxious and insulting to the true victims including Japanese citizens and to those fought against Japan's imperialism during WW2.
we japanese don't think we are sad victims we (strictly our ancestors) just fought with america and other allies we also know well what imperial japan did to other countries atomic bomb is one of the result of this war even if someone writes plausible reasons and claims, "we did the right thing," the deceased friends and families of that person will never come back to life both enemies and allies die every life has same value we earnestly pray that there will be no further increase in the number of victims of weapons that directly destroy DNA and molecules.
Exactly @kgskim. Every life has equal value. Regardless of fault death in war is always a tragedy. That was the message we wanted to share with this video.
It’s unfortunate that this happened but if the Japanese didn’t have such a big ego during their Empire and didn’t attack Pearl Harbor the United States wouldn’t have done that. Japan did it to them selfs.🫤🫤
Howdy! Thanks for watching. It’s super tragic, yeah. As the war pretty much over, we’re still not convinced the US was justified in doing this. But regardless of blame, our main priority with this vlog was just to show the tragedy of war. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though! ❤️
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I hope to visit both Hiroshima and Nagasaki someday. I’m a 1st generation Japanese American, originally born in Japan, but grew up in Hawaii, USA. As a Japanese person myself, it’s honestly sad for me to imagine what my ancestors went through on that day. I had a typical U.S. education. Learned about World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, of course since I live in Hawaii. You’re right though, the U.S. education system doesn’t teach us about the Japanese side of the story. Wasn’t till I was a student in college that I learned more about the Japanese side of World War II. I was an Asian Studies major. I have no doubt that when I visit both cities someday, that it will be very hard for me, as it was for you both. Regardless, thank you for visiting. I think it’s important to learn from history and to never make the same mistakes again.
We hope you can visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki eventually. They are extremely impactful sights, and we feel grateful to have been able to experience one already.
It is truly harrowing what your ancestors must've went through. Rest in peace.
Your experience is so intriguing because you have been exposed to both sides of this history through your Japanese heritage and American upbringing. To come out of thta with the message that we should learn from history and never make the same mistakes again is powerful. Thank you so much for sharing this message with us and more viewers. Please take care ♥️
Japan is a war criminal, not a victim of war.
There should be no war. I hope the world will be at peace as soon as possible.
We wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for watching 🤗
#stopwar
Our leaders want war. There's no sign of diplomacy but rather adding fuel to the fire of ww3.
The public need to be the dialogue between us and Russia now.
Our soldiers can talk with the Russian soldiers.
Humanity is the victim above all and we must share Earth together 🌎
I'm Canadian and we also made paper cranes in school and were taught their meaning. I don't think we ever sent them to Japan from our school but they were displayed in a design and we learned some Origami. I also wanted to thank you for helping teach me more about Hiroshima's Atomic Disaster, which I would have never known unless I had visited there. Your tone, raw emotion, and delivery were helpful in expressing the depth and confusion of this subject to most. It's so hard to even think about what went on then, the atrocities of humankind and, the suffering war can bring to all nations involved. I believe peace will reign one day!
Thank you so much for sharing. We are really glad our delivery could even remotely express the sadness and confusion we experienced at the Hiroshima bomb site. That is really cool that you made paper cranes in school! We didn't in ours, but I love that as a way for students to learn about the event while also touching on Japanese culture along the way. Please take care 🤗 ♥️. We really appreciate your comments.
The day you visit the Peace Park and the museum is definitely a tough day. I recommend setting aside a day for this, and only this. It was such an emotional experience I just needed sit somewhere in quiet contemplation the rest of the day. I am grateful to have been able to ring the Peace Bell in the park.
Definitely. Visiting the Peace Memorial Park is extremely moving, and a lot for one day. Thank you so much for sharing this. Where are you from?
@@WyattandReyka I am Japanese Canadian - my family has been in Canada since the Meiji Restoration (mid to late 1800's). My maternal grandmother's side was from Hiroshima.
That is so cool. Thank you for sharing. Which part of Canada are you from? I (wyatt) grew up 45 minutes from the border with British Columbia.
@@WyattandReyka Vancouver, BC!
@@coconutpanda So close! I grew up in Bellingham, WA! Just over the border :) Are you a canucks fan?
Kiaora, i'm from New Zealand, WWII was a huge part of our history because we lost so many people for such a small country. We had only a pop of 1.6mill and sent nearly 1 in 10 people. and of that 1 in 10 didn't come home. We were envolved from the start in 1939, where America didnt come in until 1941... Also to this day we don't allow nuclear ships in our waters, allies or not..... It was a massive punch in the face and feel very lucky and privileged to visit Hiroshima in 2019. ..... #nuclearfree
Kiaora, William! Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. We did not know New Zealand had joined the war effort so early on. And that's cool that to this day it doesn't allow nuclear ships in its waters. It's really interesting to us how different cultures study and learn about historical events through their own unique lens. In the United States, in our cases, we learned a lot about World War 2 but mostly as it related to our country.
Quick question: Did you send paper cranes to be hung at the memorial like we heard? Maybe only certain schools do it? Again, we appreciate you sharing this.
Wyatt and Reyka
I get a cold chill right up my spine when I saw the building that survived the bomb.
Very moving video and thank you both for sharing 🫶
Thank you for watching! To this day I think it’s probably one of our favorite videos we’ve made. Cheers 🤗
Thank you for this video, im visiting this in just 3 days visiting from the states, just the video hit me, glad you did this video, I know what to see and what to be prepared for
That’s great you’re going! It’s a sobering, no joke site, but we’re so glad we went. We still think about it to this day. Thanks for the message, and take care while there ❤️
ありがとう。
みんな仲良く生きていきましょう
Indeed. Peace not war 😊❤️❤️
I am Japanese. Please find and read the manga Barefoot Gen. All Japanese children learn about the horror of nuclear bombs from that manga. It describes the events in Hiroshima at that time, and the content is very shocking.
We will checkout barefoot gen next time we have the opportunity. Thank you very much for sharing 🥰
Thank you for coming to see us in Hiroshima. Japanese people don't hate or hold grudges. Please don't forget the B29 American soldiers who were taken prisoner and died in the atomic bombing.
Thank you for that comment :) You are so sweet to remember the American soldiers as well. Please take care!
I plan on going to the site due to my preference for history. I've always wanted to go to Japan for the rich history the island has.
You definitely should :) There is so much history in Japan!
When I was a kid (30 years ago), there were many more tragic exhibits. Concrete walls with human-shaped stains, for example. In addition, survivors of the atomic bombing were giving explanations to visitors and guiding them around the museum.
All Japanese must visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki when they are students. And even as adults, we visit it spontaneously several times.
There was a 95-year-old exposed couple close to me. They were very calm and gentle, and they were married to each other as cousins.
Can exposed person have children? Could it be inherited? and because of discrimination against unknown exposed person , many of them had to give up their marriage.
Thank you for visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
I hope many people will watch this video of yours 🌱🌱
Hi Kei! Thank you so much for sharing. We had no idea about the discrimination against those who were exposed to radiation. We really appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It was a really moving experience for us. 🤗
いらっしゃいませ。広島においでいただき、ありがとうございました
Thank you very much. We are extremely glad to have been able to visit. It was a very moving day for us. ❤️
I was there just about 10 days ago. I went there for the reason of it being the site of the first Atomic bomb used on people. I went through and around the park and also the Peace Museum. The stories of the children and being able to put faces to those stories is quite something. I brought a book at the museum shop about the girl who made the cranes.
Forgot to say. I am from the UK...English but living in Scotland. I learnt all about the bomb when at school, but actually learnt even more about the subject as I was/am keen on military history so had a number of books regarding war actions. And watched many documentaries on such subjects. Though I never thought I'd ever visit the site I had seen so many times over the years. But at the age of 54 I have finally made it here. Felt surreal to actually be there and to see it in person. Hard to take in what took place there all those years ago.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It's great you were finally able to visit such an important historical place. We think everyone should make their way to Hiroshima at some point in their lives.
Seeing the faces of the victims of the bomb was... a lot. In textbooks, it's one thing. In person, it's another.
Again, thanks for sharing. It's interesting to hear about how different cultures learn about the same events. Please take care! We hope to visit the UK and Scotland sooner rather than later :)
I can understand Reyka's state of mind.
When I was in elementary school, I saw a movie about Hiroshima, and from then until I was an adult, I couldn't stop thinking about Hiroshima and peace.
I pray that nuclear bombs will disappear from the Earth.
It really does leave an impact long after visiting…
Thanks for sharing, and I hope you can visit the site some day! We also hope nukes disappear sooner rather than later!!
Thank you for visiting in Hiroshima. It means a lot for all of Japanese people. arigato 🙏🙏
Thank you for your comment! We are very glad we visited Hiroshima 😌
Thank you so Much For sharing this. I am From Japan and this hits close too me. I will be going to this place as soon as I go to Japan! Domo Arigato! 🙏
Thank you so much! We are glad you appreciated it 🤗. It is a must stop when visiting Japan, we think. The message, the memorial, everything. Are you coming to Japan soon?
@@WyattandReyka hopefully soon, I am trying to move back to Japan within the next 2yrs.
Great! Hopefully you do! 🤗
Thank you for sharing the video.
There is no education in Japan to hate America.
Still, Americans should not think about this from a third-person perspective. The same goes for people in all countries that possess nuclear weapons and in all countries that have experienced war. Some people want America to apologize, but they just want a sense of ownership.
War must never start at any time. Atomic bombs should never be allowed to be dropped anywhere in the world, past, present or future. I hope that people all over the world can join hands and live in peace;)
No one thinks that Japan is innocent. In wartime, everyone becomes cruel. There are many war crimes around the world.
The Japanese people are not complaining that they are victims of genocide. I urge people all over the world, who are both perpetrators and victims like Japan, not to start war again.
Thank you for sharing!! We love to see messages on this video of people’s thoughts. Take care 🥰🙏🇯🇵
とても分かりやすい説明でした。
広島に来てくれてありがとうございました。
Thank you for watching our little video ❤️😊
6:07 wow, that is very powerful.
Right? Extremely good choice by the designers. The whole experience was extremely impactful
Im from mexico city we did paper crane and origami trees to honor the victims ..while i was in school there
That is so interesting 🤔 we were very curious about the crane project. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Though they didn't choose to, these people died to demonstrate how a single nuclear bomb can do if used to kill human beings. Don't let their sacrifices be in vain.
We agree! ❤️❤️ Thank you for watching.
Oof. That was hard to watch. I can't imagine how heavy that feels in person. Thank you for doing this for us Americans who want to see and acknowledge all of our history... even the shit parts.
Thank you so much for your considerate thoughts! ❤️ Yeah, this was a hard day to film. We’re thankful for how it turned out, and we are glad it’s received good feedback from the viewers 🤗
Something to think about some Civil War veterans were still alive during Hiroshima, so we went from basically muskets to nuclear weapons in less then 100 years. But on the other end we went from flying planes to going to the moon in also the same time span.
Literally so fascinating. The rate of progress is insane. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great day!
So much sad past history in Japan so much war happened but now Japan world top developed and GDP country Japan, south korea are most organised disciplined country in asia or world i m feeling sad after seeing Hiroshima documentary hopefully whole world promoted peace ,war is not the solution
Yes that history is sad, but we absolutely adored Japan and are extremely grateful to have been able to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Thank you for your comment. Where are you from?
@@WyattandReyka i m from India i m fittness trainer and intiative for modeling
Super cool!! Have a great day 🤗
Hoping that many more.people visit the nuclear bomb site and the museum in Hiroshima and think about "if I had been there, what would I have done?"
Definitely. It was a very powerful experience - one many people should have. Thank you for sharing!
Remembering, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Pearl Harbor and World Trade Center Memorial
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ありがとよ
いい嬢ちゃんだから大事にしなよ
Thank you! You are very sweet 🥰😊
I wonder i will go to Hiroshima Japan, because I will go to that place
I almost forgot I got some yen coins
Nice! Yeah, you definitely should check out the Peace Memorial Park. It's a great spot to visit.
As a Japanese,Thank you for visiting the Hiroshima peace memorial museum.
And thank you for crying for victims.
I know that some people around the world think that the atomic bomb was needed to finish the war.
I accept all opinions.
What I want everyone to know is the damage caused by the atomic bomb.
That's what the museum's exhibits are all about.
Please understand that we do not want to play the victim.
You speak exactly what we feel. Regardless of fault, the fact that people died that day is a tragedy.
Have you seen the new Oppenheimer movie? 🤔
Thanks for the comment.
I'm so glad you understood correctly what that museum is trying to convey.
Unfortunately, I have small children and no time to watch the movie, so I hope to watch it with them when they are older and able to make decisions about things.
Have you seen it?
Whatever the content of the film, I think it is a very good thing if it has made people think about the atomic bomb.
It’s a great movie, in our opinion! Really shows Oppenheimer in an interesting light, as if conflicted.
We highly recommend watching it with your kids! But yes, maybe a good idea to watch when they are older. Please take care! Sending love to the amazing country of Japan 🥰🤗
Do you cry fro the victims Japan’s actions?
@@tomthumb753
I've never cried about it, but I feel sorry for them.
I have to double check my sources but I heard that this could have been avoided. I heard Japan reached out to America for support on multiple telegrams before joining the Axis Powers. At the same time, if we just think about it, dropping the atomic bomb was unnecessary killing countless lives as a showcase of power. Not only here but also at Nagasaki. Over 150,000 lives gone and millions of families affected. The war was pretty much over and yet as much as we preached about Peace and Stability in the world in the world today, the release of these two Bombs then were a showcase of unnecessary power and actions that may have justified its release to secure America as a Super power. May we never ever do this again :(
Yeah… it’s a complex topic debating historical decisions. But in general, our goal with this vid was to share that regardless of whether it should or should’ve happened, people died. And this is sad.
You said, "I heard Japan reached out to America for support on multiple telegrams before joining the Axis Powers." What are you talking about? Support? During that time, there were embargo implemented by US. So Japan had to make a decision that she had to chose to lose all of natural resources from oversea by accepting US proposal or engage war until meet the objectives.
Not true. Read the book Combined Fleet Decoded.
In July 1945, Japan tried to have Peace negotiations with the Allied through the Soviet Union, which was a neutral country at this time and had an embassy in Tokyo (due to intensifying air raids, the embassy functions were evacuated to Hakone), were entrusted with almost full authority to Ambassador to the Soviet Union Naotake Sato at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow (negotiations with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov). Japan's desire to mediate peace was expressed in the Soviet Union's station in Japan. Ambassador Yakov Malik was also approached. Naturally, at the stage when Japan's defeat was inevitable, it would be difficult to elicit the Soviet Union's favorable mediation attitude unconditionally. Therefore, behind the scenes, the Japanese side added a “gift” to the mediation request to the Soviet Union. These included the transfer of rights to the Manchurian Railway acquired after the Russo-Japanese War, the transfer of fishing rights in southern Sakhalin and other areas also acquired during the Russo-Japanese War, and the transfer of leasehold rights in Lushun (present-day Dalian City) to the Soviet Union.
However, Japan's "clutching to straw" request for the mediation of the Soviet Union was completely meaningless. In February 1945, just before the surrender of Germany, the Soviet Union agreed to the Yalta Conference, where the leaders of the Allied Powers discussed the international order after Germany's surrender, which is the so-called “Yalta Secret Agreement, although The Japan-Soviet Neutrality Pact of April 1941, which pledged mutual non-aggression between Japan and the Soviet Union, was still valid for five years, until April 25th 1946.
US knew Japan’s attempt to get peace negotiations with the Allied forces, so they had to use their “two different types” of Atomic bombs they just created ASAP for an actual human experimentations. In addition to the experimental reason, it was necessary for the US to intimidate the Soviet Union, which was ambitious for a governance of Hokkaido and Tohoku Districts of Japan with the increased military threat for territorial expansion.
(Japan's divide-and-conquer plan according to the existing plans in the US National Archives.)
Atomic bombs were NOT needed for putting an end to war with Japan. Japan was already reaching out to Soviet Union, who was “supposed to be” neutral, for negotiating to surrender in July 1945. Just like before the Parle Harbour attack, US again ignored Japan’s negotiation efforts. It was a war crime and a violation of international law to target unarmed civilians. Total number of Atomic bombs and air raids victims across Japan was 914,855.(casualties are not included)
Very interesting thank you for sharing! 😊
those innocents shouldn't have experience the nuclear bomb.. but i say it's the most inhumane weapon ever used in any war in history 😢😢😢
It was a very moving day for us in Hiroshima, and we think everyone should witness it at least once. Hope you thought our video was well done.
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Very sad…. We are optimistic that the future will be brighter! Thanks for the support! 🤗❤️🥰
I would love to visit the Apple perk you were born and raised in.
Howdy! 🤗 What's an apple perk? Thank you for watching!
The wording may be strange because it is a translation. Thank you for crying over the atomic bomb. I hope you can understand that it should not be repeated anymore. That alone would make many dead people happy.
Thank you! ❤️ it was a difficult day visiting the memorial but one well spent. Please take care. (And apologies for the strange translation)
You did your best, then
@@とき-q2h we tried 😊🥰 take care!
Went in November 2019 to Hiroshima with my parents. Both born after World War II, while neither grandparent fought in the Asian part of the war, visiting the museum is a must when visiting the city. We started from the bridge and walked through the park on the way to the museum. The museum itself was just so quiet when walking through it, because it is incredibly in your face about what happened. As a student of Japanese language and history. It is tough to say that it was or was not worth the use of nuclear weapons. Japan could have surrendered the next day, but it did not, and sadly forced a second bombing of Nagasaki. Did the bombings prevent a land attack, yes it did which may have killed more civilians and soldiers. After visiting Hiroshima, you can easily say, humans can do some pretty bad things to each other.
My parents were also incredibly moved by the museum as well. After leaving we took a break to have a discussion about the options of Japan and the USA had at the time pre-bomb and post-bomb. For us, Hiroshima is a must visit city for those going to Japan, and not just because of Miyajima, or Mazda factory tour. It is a city that wants peace for all, which is the message you take after visiting it.
Thanks for sharing Jeremy! And yes, definitely. Our goal with this video was to show that regardless of whether or not it was the "right decision," people suffered. You are totally right, though. Humans indeed can do some pretty bad things to each other. Thanks again for writing that. Maybe we asked a few weeks ago, but still curious: do you have any plans to visit Japan again soon? You haven't been in a few years, right?
It's hard not to be moved by that museum. It is an absolute must visit city for those going to Japan. Sadly, we were unable to visit the Mazda factory or Miyajima, but next time we do hope to.
We'd love to visit again. The city itself was exceptionally peaceful and beautiful. Have you been to Miyajima and the Mazda factory?
The biggest misconception is that it was ok to drop an atomic bomb in order to prevent a land invasion. The reason this was an atrocity is because it was directed specifically towards the civilian population, not enemy battalions or military installations. And the US government knew better because they were one of the main proponents in the writing of the “rules of war” written within the Geneva Convention. Nuclear weapons should NEVER BE USED!
@@WyattandReyka October 2018 and November 2019 were the last trips. Do have it scheduled in a couple of months.
I still hate America for dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Because the impact still remains and the United States does not apologize.
I also hate war crimes against civilians, such as the Tokyo air raid using incendiary bombs, and human rights abuses against Japan due to the Inequality Treaty such as the Japan-US Security Treaty, beyond the atomic bomb of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Many who died in the Pearl Harbor attack were military personnel. Attacks on Japanese civilians are an international violation, and the Pearl Harbor attack is not the justification for America. In the first place, the United States did not have to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima or Nagasaki. Japan was trying to talk to the United States about surrender, but it was triggered by the fact that Russia was trying to join the United States, and wanted to drop the atomic bomb as a result of the United States. Pearl Harbor attack has nothing to do with atomic bomb
It’s complicated and that’s okay. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
We mainly just wanted to showcase that when people are killed in war, it’s a tragedy.
President Obama's speech from when he visited Hitoshima was quite telling
We haven’t heard it!! We’ll look it up for sure
Sad as it is if these bombings never happened i dunno if we would have known how exactly what type of weapon we have i mean a bomb that can reach 15000 times the surface of the sun is something i hope we never half to witness,and yes im a supporter of the decision to drop them
When all is said and done, it’s just a confusing historical event. Cheers and thanks for watching!
It is always two way story. In US, schools and media rarely talks about atomic bomb in Hiroshima and GEN Leslie Groves's ego and manipulation to Manhattan Project scientists. He was driving force to drop atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In Hiroshima, Hiroshima prefectural school district generated "Hiroshima Peace Education Program" that never attacked Russia, China, and North Korea but attacked Japan and US. Well, Japan doesn't have nuclear weapons, and so why did they attack her? It doesn't make a sense. This education totally denied nuclear weapons' deterrence effect. So it is double standard in this educational program.
I’d even say it’s always an infinite sided story, or at least as many sides as there are people. Still, regardless of blame death in war is sad.
No I was taught about Hiroshima Nagasaki and other crappy things my country has done. Just curious how much you know about Nanjing Massacre and Unit 731, Bataan Death March, and the horrific treatment of the peoples in the Pacific Islands. The nukes were horrible and I wish it never happened but the continuation of the idea that the Japanese military at the time were innocent kittens needs to stop.
good content
Thanks! We try our best haha
過去の戦争で核兵器使った事は仕方ない
二度と核兵器を使わないで‼️
戦争を無くして、平和な地球を願います。
Us too!! Please take care and thank you for sharing your perspective ❤️🥰
Now they are developed nation...
Indeed it is!
なぜあなたはアメリカと同盟を結んでいるのですか？
We are from America!
Nagasaki vlog?
Next time we’re in Japan, definitely!
so sad
So sad indeed…
If the Trinity test site in US is still showing radiation up to 300-400 CPM then both Nagasaki and Hiroshima must be too. Would have been interesting to see geiger counter readings there.
There is no radiation levels above that which is normal background radiation in Hiroshima or Nagasaki. At the Trinity test site, the bomb was detonated at ground level, which produces far more long term radioactive fallout. In Japan both bombs were detonated 1500 feet above the city to maximize the destruction and loss of life. That is not to say that fallout didn't take a terrible toll on life, it still effects many, but long term radiation fallout is not present.
Americans are indoctrinated about these bombings and generations of Americans are very aggressive about the apology. The apology could have consequences for the US but can the lay person in the US at least express some remorse?
It’s impossible to generalise all Americans and to discuss such a complex topic in a comment section. But we hope our video showed that war leads to untimely death. And untimely death is a tragedy.
@@WyattandReyka it's not? The comments section are proof themselves. All Americans reason that the bombings were necessary or else it would have been millions of deaths on both sides of Japan were to be invaded. This is what they were taught in school. And they are very adamant about the apology. I remember though watching an old video on UA-cam that is no longer able to be found about a small group of 10-12 Americans who lit a vigil in Washington D.C. on the anniversary of the bombings and apologizing to Japan and that video was also bombarded by fellow Americans who mocked and reinstated their beliefs. The pro-Japanese side even says that the general and emperor were willing to negotiate but the Americans want to use their muscle power as they were the only ones with the atomic bomb back then. Some even suppose the bombings were to warn the Soviet Union. Whatever you believe I suppose. But I believe that the atomic bombings by the Americans were one of the most inhumane acts in human history. And unapologizing leads to continual exhibition of the same behaviour as we have seen the destruction of middle-eastern states at the hands of Americans and the conspiracy that ISIS was created by the U.S.
@Wyatt and Reyka dude!, the US should apologize.
@@pamr001 it's complex because if the US did, they could be charged with severe war crimes. America has a lot of enemies which includes the UK even if they are allies. So it's not an easy thing to do but let's not pretend that Americans are remorseful about it because clearly 99.99% of them are not. And that's a problem. These Americans are not doing it to evade the repercussions for their country but because they believe that "the US should not apologize" from the core of their hearts even if they were brainwashed through education indoctrination. And that is "the" problem.
Totally fair. Sorry if what we said above was confusing. Honestly, we’re not quite sure what to believe right now - we don’t know who’s at fault and who needs to apologise. And that’s okay! It’s okay to take time before forming an opinion.
If there’s one thing travel has taught us it’s that there are many different ideas in this world, and usually each one holds at least a little bit of truth.
Returning to the point, the message we tried to convey with this video was that we are sorry that so many folks died in Hiroshima and we mourn their loss. It’s a shame the suffering that those citizens (men, women, and children) suffered.
広島へ来てくれて有り難うございます、日本政府は悲しい事に核兵器の削減に賛成していません、このビデオを作ってくれて本当にありがとうございます、😔また日本に来てください(^_^)/
Thank you!! 🥰😊🇯🇵 we are very happy to have been able to visit 🤗
The car couldn't pass through, so please walk more along the edge of the road.
Oh no! We didn't even realize until posting this video haha. Our mistake. Where are you from?
Thanks for realizing. I'm from Japan.
Awesome!! We love Japan 🤗
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That’s great! 😊
Alll goodm
Thanks!
日本到現在都沒有反思爲什麽美國向日本投放原子彈。後人哀之而不鑒之，亦使後人而複哀後人也。
It’s complicated and easy to over generalise. Japan is a big country with lots of people of different opinions.
Our main goal with this video was to share the message that when people are killed in war, it’s bad. Hope we got it across.
日本人としての後世の意見ですが、悲しみは当然あります。日本が諸外国に対し、戦争は守るためと考える人も居ますし、反対意見として侵略したと言った意見もあると思います。侵略された方々は悲しみより怨みもあると思います。だからこそ唯一原爆といった兵器が使われた国だからこそ世界に発信して、こんな兵器を使ってはいけないんだと小学生の頃から学んで今も変わりません。平和な世界でありますように
Tuff 💩. They attacked us first
Sad you didn’t like it! Our goal, obviously we couldn’t visit Pearl Harbor in the same video, was to show that war leads to untimely death. And untimely death is a tragedy
In 1881 Hawaiian King visited Japan and saw Emperor Meiji. The king wanted to arrange marriage between Hawaiian princess and Japanese prince to strengthen ties with Japan and stop US annexation of Hawaii.
Us wanted war with Japan.
Us put pressure on Japan and banned the export of all resources, forcing Japan into a corner and leading to war.
also Us attack Japan first. search about flying tigers.
Hiroshima bombing was the result of Japan's invasions of free nations and its own atrocities and destruction. Japan playing a victim is utterly obnoxious and insulting to the true victims including Japanese citizens and to those fought against Japan's imperialism during WW2.
we japanese don't think we are sad victims
we (strictly our ancestors) just fought with america and other allies
we also know well what imperial japan did to other countries
atomic bomb is one of the result of this war
even if someone writes plausible reasons and claims, "we did the right thing," the deceased friends and families of that person will never come back to life
both enemies and allies die every life has same value
we earnestly pray that there will be no further increase in the number of victims of weapons that directly destroy DNA and molecules.
Exactly @kgskim. Every life has equal value. Regardless of fault death in war is always a tragedy. That was the message we wanted to share with this video.
It’s unfortunate that this happened but if the Japanese didn’t have such a big ego during their Empire and didn’t attack Pearl Harbor the United States wouldn’t have done that. Japan did it to them selfs.🫤🫤
Howdy! Thanks for watching. It’s super tragic, yeah. As the war pretty much over, we’re still not convinced the US was justified in doing this. But regardless of blame, our main priority with this vlog was just to show the tragedy of war. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though! ❤️
do you release that you just said that 68 american civilians is equal to 100,00 japanese civilians