Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a city in Japan that was the target of the first atomic bomb in 1945. It is now a symbol of peace and a major center for industry and tourism.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing, renewed discussions on nuclear weapons, and the city's governor promoting its products abroad.

Latest on Hiroshima

• Hiroshima’s rural high schools attract students from across Japan
• Hiroshima and Nagasaki disasters offer lesson for AI governance
• Hiroshima’s governor promotes prefecture’s oysters and sake in London
• Viral false claims about quakes, Hiroshima expose Japan’s online conspiracy problem
• Prince Hisahito offers flowers for Hiroshima A-bomb victims
• Opposition leaders voice concerns over Takaichi’s Hiroshima address

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