Hiroshima mayor shares sobering message 80 years after nuclear bombing | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShweta SharmaWednesday 06 August 2025 13:36 BSTHiroshima marks 80th anniversary since US atomic bombing of the cityHiroshima marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing with a ceremony attended by residents, survivors, and representatives from 120 countries.Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to visit Hiroshima to witness the reality of nuclear weapons and condemned the global nuclear military buildup.Matsui warned that the increasing belief in possessing nuclear weapons, particularly by the US and Russia, disregards historical lessons and undermines peace-building frameworks.The atomic bombing on 6 August 1945 instantly killed up to 80,000 people, with a total of more than 210,000 deaths in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender.Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba affirmed the nation's mission to lead global disarmament efforts, while the UN Secretary-General warned against the re-emergence of nuclear coercion.In fullHiroshima mayor warns world is repeating nuclear mistakes: ‘Please witness the reality’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in