Thank you guys for watching this heavier and emotional video❤ We appreciate your support as always! A few points we didn't touch on in the video: - The Japanese army committed horrific crimes during WW2. That doesn't make the deaths of 200,000 innocent civilians any less sad. All countries use propaganda to sway their populations, especially during war, but innocent civilians should never be the direct target of military operations. - A select few people seem to think we want to victimize Japan. That fails to see the bigger point of the video, which is that nuclear war is a constant threat of which few people understand the reality and imminence. We've seen what horrific destruction these weapons are capable of and it should serve as a reminder what world leaders have access to. As always, lots of love to all of you and may the world only become more peaceful❤
They were as innocent as the civilians who lived by Concentration Camps in Europe and claimed to know nothing about what was happening, despite the smoke, ashes and smells from such camps. As you two seem to not have studied much history, the Japanese were also trying to develop an atomic bomb. You think their wartime leaders would have hesitated to use it? You may have traveled widely but maybe not learned very much after all. Sad!
I think you owe it to yourselves to take a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii and Pearl Harbor for a different perspective. First you go into a theatre for a short film on that infamous day. Then you board the Navy boats to go out to the Arizona Memorial (only by the Navy tour are you allowed to get off on the Arizona Memorial). Lean over the rail and look down. Look carefully and you can see “black tears” (oil drops) rising still to this day from the sunk Navy ships. Trust me it’s an emotionally taxing outing but a necessary one. 😉👍🏻
I visited a few memorial sites in other countries that the Japanese invaded and terrorized, such as the Nanjing Massacre memorial site. You literally feel the chill in the air. I didn't believe in spirits and after lifes, until I visited those sites. The Japanese killed far more than what the atomic bombs did to Japan. You need counter prospective from Japanese atrocities. The lesson learned is to continue to advance cutting edge weapons. Sadly, it's the only thing that will keep human darkness under control.
I love JAPAN. It is probably my favorite country to date. I’ve only been once but we did a lot while there. My only requirement when my husband and I planned our trip to JAPAN was that we visit Hiroshima. We’re both Americans and love history. I think you mentioned you can only Truly understand the totality of what happened by visiting the city. I 100% agree. Like you, we both left the museum with a heavy heart and with so many emotions (sad, mad, and frightened). Thank you so much for doing this video…. It was really well done.
The Japanese people there are innocent. They didn't deserve to die in a horrible and depressing moment in history. The atomic bomb dropped and everyone had to evacuate, but unfortunately, its too late for them. Love Japan so much as how I love my current residence, Canada. Give huge respect and pray for the victims! They're finally there in heaven with the lord! Amen!
@@topofthemountain227 innocent? Japan was worse than the Nazis across Asia. Their atrocities against Korea and China alone are mindblowing. Their civilians supported it to the fullest and they still consider themselves superior and havent apologized unlike the Germans.
Unfortunately atomic bomb had to fall somewhere to remind the people/countries to live without world wars. Even I'd the bomb didn't struck Hiroshima, more than those many lives would have been lost in the continued war. Even after Hitler's death, Japan didn't stop the war and clearly said it wouldn't stop. The event although a shame on everyone involved including Japan, taught a great lesson, which wouldn't have been possible without it. If the US did not drop the bomb, Nazis would have or Soviet would have. They all had the bomb in the making. When it is world War, it's not just the soldiers at war. I'm just reading from the history. You all know this, if you read the history.
I'm a Japanese from Hiroshima and I'm happy to have Hiroshima introduced in the video. My grandmother actually saw the flashes, even though she lived about 20 km away at the time. 2:16 Yes, the Shima Hospital was already there when the bomb was dropped. Coincidentally, the director was on a business trip and avoided danger. Afterwards, he returned to Hiroshima and treated the survivors. In addition, the people in the hospital at the time were so charred that they could no longer be identified, except for one who had gold teeth. You can read about this horrific episode on wikipedia in Japanese (島病院). The English article didn't mention it.
I visited Hiroshima in December and again last week. It was absolutely chilling walking around the A-Bomb Dome where humanity changed forever. It was humbled walking around the city that was completely wiped out... death and terror everywhere... and now the city is thriving. Despite chaos, humanity is incredibly resilient. We can only fight for peace to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.
I'm from Ukraine. Nuclear danger is not an easy topic for me, especially when we are attacked and threatened with nuclear weapons every day. I was in Hiroshima in 2019 and I was struck by the fact that the city lives, continues to exist despite everything. I hope that when the war ends and we win, I will come to Hiroshima...
What I loved about my visit to Hiroshima was just how far the city has now come. It's a beautiful, vibrant, bustling metropolis, and the people are wonderful. From visiting the Peace Park and Museum, to seeing Hiroshima and Miyajima, it's special to see much the city and people have overcome the tragedy and thrive today. I really enjoyed this video and it reminded me of my visit there.
Oh my gosh, wonderful video! It brought back memories for me. I was stationed in Yokosuka Japan while I was in the US Navy. I was in Japan from 1985-1987. I went on a tour group of military personnel and their families to Hiroshima in 1986. We took the bullet train to Hiroshima, which was mind boggling. I remember getting up a few times to go to the cafe car. I could barely walk in a straight line because of how fast the train was going. I felt like I was drunk despite not drinking any alcoholic beverages. We got to Hiroshima, and visited the Peace Memorial and Museum the next day. I cried so much, was so emotional thinking of what my country did and how many innocent people were killed. There was a book we could sign and write comments in. I signed my name and simply wrote "Peace Forever". I can still remember to this day what I saw. I felt sick and devastated. I agree that everyone should visit the memorial. I absolutely abhor the fact that nuclear weapons are still around. I abhor the fact that my country used these horrid weapons on innocent people. It was a very humbling experience. The next day, we went to a huge outdoor mall, where we shopped, and played pachinko. We also took the ferry to Miajima Island. It was August, and it was very hot, 35C or so, and quite humid. When I got in the cable car to go up to the top, I actually passed out. I was so embarrassed. We couldn't get the window open, and I remember feeling light headed, and then the lights went out. I was okay. They had me drink lots of water. I remember buying maple cakes to feed the deer roaming on the island. Some of the deer were quite aggressive, especially the pregnant ones, LOL! One little kid got knocked over. Hiroshima is a beautiful city. I distinctly remember one of our tour guides telling us that to this day, the cancer rate of those living in Hiroshima is very very high. So tragic. I'm glad you both went there and talked about it. I worry that many in my country will forget history and what weapons of mass destruction can do.
Thank you so much for visiting Hiroshima and sharing your experience and thoughts with us. As you said, you won't understand the tragedy unless you visit the peace memorial park and the museum. For Miyajima, I wish you had stayed up till the evening when the whole shrine is lit up. It's like a mythical world.
I currently live in Hiroshima for 3 years now. I visited the Peace Memorial Museum and Bomb Dome more than I can count but every time I visit the feeling is very different and you can feel the burden of the atrocities on your shoulders. This place will have a special place in my heart.
Words fail us as we are confronted by the horrors of nuclear war. There is no guarantee that it won't happen again. But that is all the more reason to work for a world of justice and of peace, a world where 'men may honour one another and seek the common good'. Thank you guys for a well-balanced video showing how man and well-curated nature have triumphed over evil, and friendly, innocent animals teach us what the world can be like when good will prevails. What we see in your video is Providence; the power of good to ensure,
I remember visiting the museum in a school trip when I was a teenager. I saw a drawing where a girl was trying to walk to the boiling river because she desperately needed water but her eye ball was hanging from her face and her body was burned all over the place…I cannot unsee it. I felt nauseous all day and couldn’t eat anything on that day. It really is a shocking experience. Everyone really should visit there once.
I was born in Hiroshima, but I'm from Canada. Went back in a few months ago in December 2022 and have made other trips back. I love it so much, plenty of the places you guys went do I went from the times I was a kid, I'm even planning to apply to the university in Hiroshima.
Cool video! I love Hiroshima and it's great that you guys visited the musuem, since even some Japanese people don't really want to visit there, or they go there as part of a school trip and really don't appreciate learning about history! As you stated in the comment, it's not really about who is to blame, but about the tragedy of many people losing their lives.
Just here to say how much I love you two. You are so authentic and compassionate, and the way you share your interest in the people, culture, and history of the places you visit is wonderful to see. Love that you are traveling at your own pace, keeping your own health and well-being a priority too (I’m a mom, so… 😂).
This was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your travels to Hiroshima and the massive tragedy that struck there. I think seeing modern day Hiroshima also shows you the resiliency of the Japanese people. I hope to visit one day, too!
I like that Hiroden restored a few trams damaged by the bomb and continue to run them to this day. I believe one appears in your shot at the park. This way, after the last human survivors in Hiroshima have passed on, these tram survivors will continue to live in the city.
My father in law was a member of BCOF the Australians and the English contingent actually were in and around Hiroshima whilst the American contingent hid in Tokyo, we took some of the members back a number of years ago by invitation. The scenes that they were confronted by and they told us about were just horrific. Now when you go to Hiroshima it is a beautiful city with lovely people, it fortunate Hiroshima will ever forget and is a base for anti nuclear messages. I have read recently that the true reasons for the bombing was because Russia was advancing across China and America wanted to send Russia a strong message. I am not saying that the Japanese did not commit atrocities, but the horror of nuclear war is never worth the supposed gain.
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
I went to Hiroshima a long time ago and it is really sad and really interesting. One thing I like to point out is when you mention that it’s raining, Japan has a rainy season from the beginning of June to mid July, then it gets hot. Go to Nagasaki as well where the atomic bomb hit after this city.
Thank you for the video. It brought back many happy memories. I lived and worked in Hiroshima and area for over five years. All the scenery was so familiar. Near the rebuilt Hiroshima castle, there are the remnants of the Japanese Military HQ obliterated by the A bomb. Another reminder of the utter devastation wrought here.Again, thank you Oskar and Dan.
Last month, the G7 summit meeting was held in Hiroshima, and the leaders of the G7 countries visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a short visit of about 30 minutes. I think this was a really important event. It may be difficult to abolish nuclear weapons immediately, but I hope that this G7 meeting and the accompanying visit will change people's thinking about nuclear weapons, even if only a little. I hope that everyone watching this video will stop by if they ever come to Japan.
You guys are both so handsome and informative. Thanks for this video on Hiroshima. Sadako Sasaki is one of my heroes and I hope you got to see her iconic statue there.
That’s why I couldn’t go inside the museum, didt have the nuts to go in, it’s already sad outside and make you think and rethink about life itself , going inside would have completely spiritually destroyed me . I think about the future and how we need to protect Japan and love Japan and care about Japan . ❤
Hiroshima is on my list for a future trip. War is horrific; places like the Peace Museum and the Holocaust Museum in D.C. are moving reminders. It's bizarre how we treat our young men as disposable. If it wasn't for mandatory conscription, most of the combatants would also have been innocent civilians.
I’m Japanese American who has been studying history and what we’ve been taught in American schools and history in general is so wrong and you are so right about winner writing the history. I just hope more people learned what really happened but I’ve been called revisionist whenever I bring up the subject.
dont forget that your ancestor killed a lot of people during the war. it is not justified but was necessary to stop the war. because the emperor aint stopping.
The Japanese raped and murdered and experimented on other Asians essentially treating them like animals. And the USA saved rest of the world from the Japanese and Japan still hasn’t apologized for their actions.
Let me just add one thing since this is what you have not been taught. 6 month prior to Pearl Harbor attack FDR ordered fire bombing of Japan with his signature right on it. It’s on declassified national archive JB 355. But it was kept quiet for various reasons. And Japan was on its last leg. Sure they were willing to fight to the end but with what? Bamboo sticks? America knew Japan was defeated but they wanted to test the nuke. So much proof of that out but people choose to ignore it. Like I said winner wrights the history.
I am from Hiroshima. My grandmas friends all died. She is still scarred from the event. It’s so sad but was necessary. Due to all the things are leader did and to bring peace
As for the things showed inside the museum, I can tell curious people here what there was specifically: One of the things shown inside that struck me, mentally, the most was definitely a tongue cut out of someones dead body 80 years ago and preserved till this day. Apart from that, there were ofcourse several clothings worn by the casualties that faithful day. Also things like toy bicycles of little kids shown were very, mentally, very hard to see. An experience I will never forget nonetheless!!!
It's so impacting to go to places like this and realize other perspectives. Before I ever traveled to Japan I think the first taste of that I ever got was when I watched Studio Ghibli's "Grave of the Fireflies", and it makes you see the American bombings over Japan and how it affected the locals, totally uninvolved in the politics of it all. Really amazing and sad
As an army veteran I study history and war history primarily. I believe we can learn alot from studying the past. I always wonder if the bombs were not dropped how differently the war would have went. How many people would have perished or been spared etc. It's truly horrifying to think that the weapon systems are immensely more powerful today. Something we always said was pray for peace but prepare for war. I watched a show on Amazon prime called the man in the high castle it is a world in which the Japanese and Nazis prevailed.
I want people to know that no matter how much justice we talk about, war doesn't just erase people. That is cruel. I feel that the reason why so many Japanese people respect others is because they were taught the foolishness of war from an early age.
I live in Hiroshima. My grandparents were atomic bomb survivors. There is something I want you all to know. It is sad that the atomic bomb was dropped, but I do not want the U.S. to apologize. Rather, I want you to make sure that no one will ever have to go through the same experience again. I want world peace that does not depend on atomic bombs.
While it’s totally horrible what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, let’s not forget the complete history and recognize who started the war in the Pacific and who dragged the US into the war. I am from the Philippines and the atrocities of Japanese occupation of our country lives on. I think rather than praying for no nuclear bombs, we should be praying for better world leaders and not tolerate authoritarian people to rise to power. That’s exactly what caused WWII in Europe and the Pacific. We allowed evil to flourish unchecked.
I had a Japanese roommate and we talked about this and I apologize to her for this and she apologized for pearl harbor but the Japanese people are the most forgiving people I have met and I hope we never have this again
Hiroshima was in the Australian occupation zone. The rebuilt city is a testament to the way they encouraged the Japanese to rebuild and to chose peace over war.
Japanese here. Thanks for the great video! It must be hard to make accurate videos of other countries, but you guys nailed it. During WWII, Japan invaded so many nations and committed so many crimes. But we must remember that there were ordinary people who had nothing to do with the war like the children. Like you said, most cities were burned to ashes, both my grandparents’ houses burned down when they were children. Hiroshima is a place that lets us know that war is never good for anyone.
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I'm old as dirt and lived through the days of duck and cover when Russia sent wepons to Cuba and JFK and we hid is crazy places when the air rades were going off. This was in America. Have you 2 gone to visit Holocaust places like Poland and shown that? Or Pearl Harbor. I loathe nuclear wars the thought of it but have lived in that fear more once trump was in office. It will take people of YOUR age to stand against it. We my age group worked hard to stop the war in Vietnam but now it's your turn .. Thanks for posting this vid as I hope it wakes people up to stop the nuclear program.
What is the radiation level at atom bomb dropping point and the surrounding areas? Looking at the greenery ( green grass, trees with green leaves ) and people roaming near the place it seems to me that the raditation level from the fall out has come to normal within 78 years or earlier which is very surprising given the time needed for a place to become radiation free after a n atomic bomb explosion.
Hello. Have you studied anything about Unit 731 and their research on human guinea pigs? I have an uncle, whom I never knew, who was in the far east during World War II. I gather he never talked about his experience at the hands of the Japanese military, but I know from his wife that it was severe and hastened his death by a few years. To give you some background, I have lived here since 1980 and recently retired as a professor at Hiroshima University (which means that I am a Japanese public official). I taught philosophy and language and practiced a Japanese martial art to shihan level. I am a president of one of the organizations that run the Hiroshima Peace Museum.
People seriously dont realize Japan were almost worse than the Nazis. But unlike Germany, they still havent apologized to their victims, and still havent abandoned their old ideologies. They still pray to their war criminal ancestors. They also dont gaf.
War is horrible. This one had to end so US could avoid an invasion and there was huge opposition in the Japanese Military to a surrender. Breaks my heart to think of this day. I am proud of how the US managed the occupation and how the Japanese cooperated once the inevitable was ordered by the Emperor. The Japanese have amazing discipline and rebuilt their amazing country. There are good arguments around this issue and we will just have to be glad the war ended when it did.
There's this weird mentality where the lives of soldiers in conflict don't count as much as civilians for some reason. Especially weird when you consider the fact the US didn't choose to be involved in the conflict, but Japan did.
Oskar and Dan, I am an American. My Dad fought in WWII in Europe. When the war ended in Europe, they began shipping my future Dad towards the Pacific to prepare for a "traditional" land invasion of Japan. If they had not dropped the bomb, hundreds of thousands more Japanese and Americans would have died as the war would have gone on for years. War is horrible, whether you drop one bomb or fight the traditional way. I am glad that my Dad did not die, because if he had, I would not have been born. There was no decision that could have been made where no one dies. May we never have to use these weapons again. Thank you. Russ
I understand what you guys felt but I think it's not right to portray Japan as if they were victims of the war. That's just doing so much injustice to millions of Chinese and other Southeast Asians that were slaughtered by Japan.
The huge loss of *innocent* lives on both sides during WW2 is very saddening. Nevertheless, the atomic bombings in Japan would not have happened if Japan was not the aggressor in the first place. Whatever our comments on it, history remains as it is. The sadder thing is, wars are still happening due to crazy over-ambitious political leaders... war atrocities are still happening... and let's pray it will never result in the use of nuclear weapons.
Thank you guys for watching this heavier and emotional video❤ We appreciate your support as always!
A few points we didn't touch on in the video:
- The Japanese army committed horrific crimes during WW2. That doesn't make the deaths of 200,000 innocent civilians any less sad. All countries use propaganda to sway their populations, especially during war, but innocent civilians should never be the direct target of military operations.
- A select few people seem to think we want to victimize Japan. That fails to see the bigger point of the video, which is that nuclear war is a constant threat of which few people understand the reality and imminence. We've seen what horrific destruction these weapons are capable of and it should serve as a reminder what world leaders have access to.
As always, lots of love to all of you and may the world only become more peaceful❤
They were as innocent as the civilians who lived by Concentration Camps in Europe and claimed to know nothing about what was happening, despite the smoke, ashes and smells from such camps. As you two seem to not have studied much history, the Japanese were also trying to develop an atomic bomb. You think their wartime leaders would have hesitated to use it? You may have traveled widely but maybe not learned very much after all. Sad!
I think you owe it to yourselves to take a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii and Pearl Harbor for a different perspective. First you go into a theatre for a short film on that infamous day. Then you board the Navy boats to go out to the Arizona Memorial (only by the Navy tour are you allowed to get off on the Arizona Memorial). Lean over the rail and look down. Look carefully and you can see “black tears” (oil drops) rising still to this day from the sunk Navy ships. Trust me it’s an emotionally taxing outing but a necessary one. 😉👍🏻
I visited a few memorial sites in other countries that the Japanese invaded and terrorized, such as the Nanjing Massacre memorial site. You literally feel the chill in the air. I didn't believe in spirits and after lifes, until I visited those sites. The Japanese killed far more than what the atomic bombs did to Japan. You need counter prospective from Japanese atrocities. The lesson learned is to continue to advance cutting edge weapons. Sadly, it's the only thing that will keep human darkness under control.
Even though the Japanese military did terrible things, the citizens of Hiroshima are innocent. Do not mix here.
@@とんトン-d3k Tell that to the innocent citizen victims of Japanese' invasion and violence.
I love JAPAN. It is probably my favorite country to date. I’ve only been once but we did a lot while there. My only requirement when my husband and I planned our trip to JAPAN was that we visit Hiroshima. We’re both Americans and love history. I think you mentioned you can only Truly understand the totality of what happened by visiting the city. I 100% agree. Like you, we both left the museum with a heavy heart and with so many emotions (sad, mad, and frightened). Thank you so much for doing this video…. It was really well done.
How can an American be redeemed from the people of Hiroshima?
The Japanese people there are innocent. They didn't deserve to die in a horrible and depressing moment in history. The atomic bomb dropped and everyone had to evacuate, but unfortunately, its too late for them. Love Japan so much as how I love my current residence, Canada. Give huge respect and pray for the victims! They're finally there in heaven with the lord! Amen!
@@topofthemountain227 innocent? Japan was worse than the Nazis across Asia. Their atrocities against Korea and China alone are mindblowing. Their civilians supported it to the fullest and they still consider themselves superior and havent apologized unlike the Germans.
@@hannapotieshkina2440 50000 out of the 70000 victims were Korean male slave workers anyways. Most of their working capable men went to war.
Unfortunately atomic bomb had to fall somewhere to remind the people/countries to live without world wars. Even I'd the bomb didn't struck Hiroshima, more than those many lives would have been lost in the continued war. Even after Hitler's death, Japan didn't stop the war and clearly said it wouldn't stop.
The event although a shame on everyone involved including Japan, taught a great lesson, which wouldn't have been possible without it. If the US did not drop the bomb, Nazis would have or Soviet would have. They all had the bomb in the making.
When it is world War, it's not just the soldiers at war. I'm just reading from the history. You all know this, if you read the history.
I'm a Japanese from Hiroshima and I'm happy to have Hiroshima introduced in the video. My grandmother actually saw the flashes, even though she lived about 20 km away at the time.
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Yes, the Shima Hospital was already there when the bomb was dropped. Coincidentally, the director was on a business trip and avoided danger. Afterwards, he returned to Hiroshima and treated the survivors.
In addition, the people in the hospital at the time were so charred that they could no longer be identified, except for one who had gold teeth. You can read about this horrific episode on wikipedia in Japanese (島病院). The English article didn't mention it.
I visited Hiroshima in December and again last week. It was absolutely chilling walking around the A-Bomb Dome where humanity changed forever. It was humbled walking around the city that was completely wiped out... death and terror everywhere... and now the city is thriving. Despite chaos, humanity is incredibly resilient. We can only fight for peace to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.
I'm from Ukraine. Nuclear danger is not an easy topic for me, especially when we are attacked and threatened with nuclear weapons every day. I was in Hiroshima in 2019 and I was struck by the fact that the city lives, continues to exist despite everything. I hope that when the war ends and we win, I will come to Hiroshima...
Nobody wins against Russia, learn from history
Win what?
You might not win, but you can sure survive, keep fighting man. “ there are no winners in war, only survivors. “
@@KingDrakoTyrell they will get killed if fighting on, so bad hint
@@kristian8885 I meant “ keep fighting on” as in don’t give up. And if they do actually keep fighting they will learn a lesson.
Humanity itself is at a tipping point. We can either all end up living in harmony or just end up completely destroying ourselves.
What I loved about my visit to Hiroshima was just how far the city has now come. It's a beautiful, vibrant, bustling metropolis, and the people are wonderful. From visiting the Peace Park and Museum, to seeing Hiroshima and Miyajima, it's special to see much the city and people have overcome the tragedy and thrive today. I really enjoyed this video and it reminded me of my visit there.
Same. Went there when I was a kid and this brought the memory back
Oh my gosh, wonderful video! It brought back memories for me. I was stationed in Yokosuka Japan while I was in the US Navy. I was in Japan from 1985-1987. I went on a tour group of military personnel and their families to Hiroshima in 1986. We took the bullet train to Hiroshima, which was mind boggling. I remember getting up a few times to go to the cafe car. I could barely walk in a straight line because of how fast the train was going. I felt like I was drunk despite not drinking any alcoholic beverages. We got to Hiroshima, and visited the Peace Memorial and Museum the next day. I cried so much, was so emotional thinking of what my country did and how many innocent people were killed. There was a book we could sign and write comments in. I signed my name and simply wrote "Peace Forever". I can still remember to this day what I saw. I felt sick and devastated. I agree that everyone should visit the memorial. I absolutely abhor the fact that nuclear weapons are still around. I abhor the fact that my country used these horrid weapons on innocent people. It was a very humbling experience. The next day, we went to a huge outdoor mall, where we shopped, and played pachinko. We also took the ferry to Miajima Island. It was August, and it was very hot, 35C or so, and quite humid. When I got in the cable car to go up to the top, I actually passed out. I was so embarrassed. We couldn't get the window open, and I remember feeling light headed, and then the lights went out. I was okay. They had me drink lots of water. I remember buying maple cakes to feed the deer roaming on the island. Some of the deer were quite aggressive, especially the pregnant ones, LOL! One little kid got knocked over. Hiroshima is a beautiful city. I distinctly remember one of our tour guides telling us that to this day, the cancer rate of those living in Hiroshima is very very high. So tragic. I'm glad you both went there and talked about it. I worry that many in my country will forget history and what weapons of mass destruction can do.
This was so informative and a needed reminder of the horrors of war.
It was horrific. My total admiration to the people of Japan for moving on from this. I would not be able to
Thank you so much for visiting Hiroshima and sharing your experience and thoughts with us. As you said, you won't understand the tragedy unless you visit the peace memorial park and the museum.
For Miyajima, I wish you had stayed up till the evening when the whole shrine is lit up. It's like a mythical world.
I currently live in Hiroshima for 3 years now. I visited the Peace Memorial Museum and Bomb Dome more than I can count but every time I visit the feeling is very different and you can feel the burden of the atrocities on your shoulders. This place will have a special place in my heart.
現地で触れて心に留めてくれるだけでも有り難いです
戦争という「ただの殺し合い」がこの世から無くなりますように
追記
神社のは歌舞伎ではなく神楽です
演目はヤマタノオロチの映像です
What a beautiful inspiring video. Thank you for sharing, guys
Words fail us as we are confronted by the horrors of nuclear war. There is no guarantee that it won't happen again. But that is all the more reason to work for a world of justice and of peace, a world where 'men may honour one another and seek the common good'. Thank you guys for a well-balanced video showing how man and well-curated nature have triumphed over evil, and friendly, innocent animals teach us what the world can be like when good will prevails. What we see in your video is Providence; the power of good to ensure,
I remember visiting the museum in a school trip when I was a teenager. I saw a drawing where a girl was trying to walk to the boiling river because she desperately needed water but her eye ball was hanging from her face and her body was burned all over the place…I cannot unsee it. I felt nauseous all day and couldn’t eat anything on that day. It really is a shocking experience. Everyone really should visit there once.
I was born in Hiroshima, but I'm from Canada. Went back in a few months ago in December 2022 and have made other trips back. I love it so much, plenty of the places you guys went do I went from the times I was a kid, I'm even planning to apply to the university in Hiroshima.
Hey guyz. Thanks for sharing. Love ur content.
Cool video! I love Hiroshima and it's great that you guys visited the musuem, since even some Japanese people don't really want to visit there, or they go there as part of a school trip and really don't appreciate learning about history! As you stated in the comment, it's not really about who is to blame, but about the tragedy of many people losing their lives.
Thanks for this - just watched Oppenheimer and found this video.
Just here to say how much I love you two. You are so authentic and compassionate, and the way you share your interest in the people, culture, and history of the places you visit is wonderful to see. Love that you are traveling at your own pace, keeping your own health and well-being a priority too (I’m a mom, so… 😂).
That's so sweet, thank you🥺❤️
Thank you for sharing your genuine reactions to visiting Hiroshima. I know what kinds of emotions I can expect when I visit
Thank you for this video. I'm going there this Oct.
This was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your travels to Hiroshima and the massive tragedy that struck there. I think seeing modern day Hiroshima also shows you the resiliency of the Japanese people. I hope to visit one day, too!
So well spoken. So well presented.
Hiroshima is one of my favourite cities in Japan and definitely the friendliest
Just your most moving post ever, guys. 👏👏👏
I like that Hiroden restored a few trams damaged by the bomb and continue to run them to this day. I believe one appears in your shot at the park. This way, after the last human survivors in Hiroshima have passed on, these tram survivors will continue to live in the city.
I am Korean and soon going to Hiroshima for a short trip ! thank you for your well- guided video!!! x
My father in law was a member of BCOF the Australians and the English contingent actually were in and around Hiroshima whilst the American contingent hid in Tokyo, we took some of the members back a number of years ago by invitation. The scenes that they were confronted by and they told us about were just horrific. Now when you go to Hiroshima it is a beautiful city with lovely people, it fortunate Hiroshima will ever forget and is a base for anti nuclear messages. I have read recently that the true reasons for the bombing was because Russia was advancing across China and America wanted to send Russia a strong message. I am not saying that the Japanese did not commit atrocities, but the horror of nuclear war is never worth the supposed gain.
アメリカは2種類の核を広島と長崎へ落としました。つまり実験したかったのです。核の威力を。人体実験です。そして忘れてはいけないのはアメリカは日本中の都市を焼き、多くの民間人を焼き殺しました。日本中で8月に花火が多く上がるのは鎮魂の意味もあります。
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Thanks for sharing this guys, it was informative and respectful.
I went to Hiroshima a long time ago and it is really sad and really interesting. One thing I like to point out is when you mention that it’s raining, Japan has a rainy season from the beginning of June to mid July, then it gets hot. Go to Nagasaki as well where the atomic bomb hit after this city.
Wow! The city is my hometown, I’m super impressed that they visit my town.
By the way, when did they visit there, before or after the G7 summit?
Thank you for the video. It brought back many happy memories. I lived and worked in Hiroshima and area for over five years. All the scenery was so familiar. Near the rebuilt Hiroshima castle, there are the remnants of the Japanese Military HQ obliterated by the A bomb. Another reminder of the utter devastation wrought here.Again, thank you Oskar and Dan.
I went there in 2018. it was a difficult visit, but I am glad I went.
Last month, the G7 summit meeting was held in Hiroshima, and the leaders of the G7 countries visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a short visit of about 30 minutes.
I think this was a really important event.
It may be difficult to abolish nuclear weapons immediately, but I hope that this G7 meeting and the accompanying visit will change people's thinking about nuclear weapons, even if only a little.
I hope that everyone watching this video will stop by if they ever come to Japan.
I was in Hiroshima last year - got so emotional too
I cried in the Peace Museum, especially when I saw Sadako Sasaki's paper cranes.
You guys are both so handsome and informative. Thanks for this video on Hiroshima. Sadako Sasaki is one of my heroes and I hope you got to see her iconic statue there.
Thanks for watching🙏
That’s why I couldn’t go inside the museum, didt have the nuts to go in, it’s already sad outside and make you think and rethink about life itself , going inside would have completely spiritually destroyed me . I think about the future and how we need to protect Japan and love Japan and care about Japan . ❤
Awesome job guys
Hiroshima is on my list for a future trip. War is horrific; places like the Peace Museum and the Holocaust Museum in D.C. are moving reminders. It's bizarre how we treat our young men as disposable. If it wasn't for mandatory conscription, most of the combatants would also have been innocent civilians.
I’m Japanese American who has been studying history and what we’ve been taught in American schools and history in general is so wrong and you are so right about winner writing the history.
I just hope more people learned what really happened but I’ve been called revisionist whenever I bring up the subject.
dont forget that your ancestor killed a lot of people during the war. it is not justified but was necessary to stop the war. because the emperor aint stopping.
The Japanese raped and murdered and experimented on other Asians essentially treating them like animals. And the USA saved rest of the world from the Japanese and Japan still hasn’t apologized for their actions.
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And your ancestors were so innocent right? Anyway you have proven my point and thanks for that.
Let me just add one thing since this is what you have not been taught.
6 month prior to Pearl Harbor attack FDR ordered fire bombing of Japan with his signature right on it. It’s on declassified national archive JB 355. But it was kept quiet for various reasons.
And Japan was on its last leg. Sure they were willing to fight to the end but with what? Bamboo sticks? America knew Japan was defeated but they wanted to test the nuke. So much proof of that out but people choose to ignore it.
Like I said winner wrights the history.
@@KeithTKO Tell us how it really happened, then.
I am from Hiroshima. My grandmas friends all died. She is still scarred from the event. It’s so sad but was necessary. Due to all the things are leader did and to bring peace
Thank you for this very eye opening video. Very very well presented.
As for the things showed inside the museum, I can tell curious people here what there was specifically:
One of the things shown inside that struck me, mentally, the most was definitely a tongue cut out of someones dead body 80 years ago and preserved till this day.
Apart from that, there were ofcourse several clothings worn by the casualties that faithful day. Also things like toy bicycles of little kids shown were very, mentally, very hard to see.
An experience I will never forget nonetheless!!!
15:39 Great video but small note. The performance you watched wasn’t kabuki but actually Kagura which is the oldest performance art in Japan
Oh sorry didn't know! Thanks :)
I was in Japan in January. Hiroshima was my last city. Absolutely surreal to know I stood where the bomb hit.
Thank you. 🙏🍀🍀🍀
Thank ypu for sharing.
Beautiful City Heroshima .
yes. lots of tragics in the past. Mine was visiting Vietnam's Hanoi Art Museum for the first time.
So interesting, thank you!
It's so impacting to go to places like this and realize other perspectives. Before I ever traveled to Japan I think the first taste of that I ever got was when I watched Studio Ghibli's "Grave of the Fireflies", and it makes you see the American bombings over Japan and how it affected the locals, totally uninvolved in the politics of it all. Really amazing and sad
I recommend the movie “in this corner of the world” to you 😘
As an army veteran I study history and war history primarily. I believe we can learn alot from studying the past. I always wonder if the bombs were not dropped how differently the war would have went. How many people would have perished or been spared etc. It's truly horrifying to think that the weapon systems are immensely more powerful today. Something we always said was pray for peace but prepare for war. I watched a show on Amazon prime called the man in the high castle it is a world in which the Japanese and Nazis prevailed.
I am Pakistani this video change my ideas about Hiroshima.
Nice places and very sad in Hiroshima
I want people to know that no matter how much justice we talk about, war doesn't just erase people. That is cruel.
I feel that the reason why so many Japanese people respect others is because they were taught the foolishness of war from an early age.
Nobody wins when people go to war.
100% agree
This video was incredibly informative and well-presented! 🥰I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it☺I also make Vlogs in JAPAN ❤
いつも楽しみに見ています。可愛い2人のカップルが日本を楽しんでくれて、嬉しいです😊
カップル？
I live in Hiroshima. My grandparents were atomic bomb survivors. There is something I want you all to know. It is sad that the atomic bomb was dropped, but I do not want the U.S. to apologize. Rather, I want you to make sure that no one will ever have to go through the same experience again. I want world peace that does not depend on atomic bombs.
Well said
sad but good content
Thanks!
Thank you so so much🙏
While it’s totally horrible what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, let’s not forget the complete history and recognize who started the war in the Pacific and who dragged the US into the war. I am from the Philippines and the atrocities of Japanese occupation of our country lives on. I think rather than praying for no nuclear bombs, we should be praying for better world leaders and not tolerate authoritarian people to rise to power. That’s exactly what caused WWII in Europe and the Pacific. We allowed evil to flourish unchecked.
17:06 Hooker Valley Track! Was just there five days ago.
Jealous!!
広島に来てくださってありがとうございました。またいらして下さい。
I love matcha. I have it every morning. Sugar free one w the sugar free link fruit. Sugar is bad for us. Be careful Dan
I had a Japanese roommate and we talked about this and I apologize to her for this and she apologized for pearl harbor but the Japanese people are the most forgiving people I have met and I hope we never have this again
Your future kids will feel this visit.
Hiroshima was in the Australian occupation zone. The rebuilt city is a testament to the way they encouraged the Japanese to rebuild and to chose peace over war.
Japanese here. Thanks for the great video! It must be hard to make accurate videos of other countries, but you guys nailed it.
During WWII, Japan invaded so many nations and committed so many crimes. But we must remember that there were ordinary people who had nothing to do with the war like the children. Like you said, most cities were burned to ashes, both my grandparents’ houses burned down when they were children. Hiroshima is a place that lets us know that war is never good for anyone.
to think that some Russian gremlin wants to use nuclear weapons reminder of this what people are thinking is stupidity
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I'm old as dirt and lived through the days of duck and cover when Russia sent wepons to Cuba and JFK and we hid is crazy places when the air rades were going off. This was in America. Have you 2 gone to visit Holocaust places like Poland and shown that? Or Pearl Harbor. I loathe nuclear wars the thought of it but have lived in that fear more once trump was in office. It will take people of YOUR age to stand against it. We my age group worked hard to stop the war in Vietnam but now it's your turn .. Thanks for posting this vid as I hope it wakes people up to stop the nuclear program.
広島を訪れてくれて、ありがとう！！
People do not realize it is sad but needed to end the war
*side note* I have a gongcha 2 blocks from my house and I refuse to move because of it lol. Have you tried the mochi donuts??
What is the radiation level at atom bomb dropping point and the surrounding areas? Looking at the greenery ( green grass, trees with green leaves ) and people roaming near the place it seems to me that the raditation level from the fall out has come to normal within 78 years or earlier which is very surprising given the time needed for a place to become radiation free after a n atomic bomb explosion.
luv your video but you guys should visit nanking massacre musuem as well
I think 99.9999% people is innocent
Nice place
Gotta visit Taiwan for bubble tea! Haven’t had anything better than theirs 😻😻
ようこそ広島へ
14:11 広島城の周りには広島市が立てたアパートがあります。
これは 原爆で住処を失った市民のために建てられました。
醜い建物と、言わないでほしいです。 私の祖母も住んでいました。
Hello. Have you studied anything about Unit 731 and their research on human guinea pigs? I have an uncle, whom I never knew, who was in the far east during World War II. I gather he never talked about his experience at the hands of the Japanese military, but I know from his wife that it was severe and hastened his death by a few years. To give you some background, I have lived here since 1980 and recently retired as a professor at Hiroshima University (which means that I am a Japanese public official). I taught philosophy and language and practiced a Japanese martial art to shihan level. I am a president of one of the organizations that run the Hiroshima Peace Museum.
Let's not forget about pearl harbor
People seriously dont realize Japan were almost worse than the Nazis. But unlike Germany, they still havent apologized to their victims, and still havent abandoned their old ideologies. They still pray to their war criminal ancestors. They also dont gaf.
What about radiation?Isnt it 100 000years dangerous place
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Sorry for the families, just like sorry for the families from pearl harbor
War is horrible. This one had to end so US could avoid an invasion and there was huge opposition in the Japanese Military to a surrender. Breaks my heart to think of this day. I am proud of how the US managed the occupation and how the Japanese cooperated once the inevitable was ordered by the Emperor. The Japanese have amazing discipline and rebuilt their amazing country. There are good arguments around this issue and we will just have to be glad the war ended when it did.
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So let me ask you guys would you have done the same thing would you have dropped the bombs or would you have sent our troops to die in the millions
There's this weird mentality where the lives of soldiers in conflict don't count as much as civilians for some reason. Especially weird when you consider the fact the US didn't choose to be involved in the conflict, but Japan did.
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It will pay well when you travel far away! For whom could that fortune have been intended?! 😂😊❤
Oskar and Dan, I am an American. My Dad fought in WWII in Europe. When the war ended in Europe, they began shipping my future Dad towards the Pacific to prepare for a "traditional" land invasion of Japan. If they had not dropped the bomb, hundreds of thousands more Japanese and Americans would have died as the war would have gone on for years. War is horrible, whether you drop one bomb or fight the traditional way. I am glad that my Dad did not die, because if he had, I would not have been born. There was no decision that could have been made where no one dies. May we never have to use these weapons again. Thank you. Russ
I understand what you guys felt but I think it's not right to portray Japan as if they were victims of the war. That's just doing so much injustice to millions of Chinese and other Southeast Asians that were slaughtered by Japan.
volume of these videos are so low
The huge loss of *innocent* lives on both sides during WW2 is very saddening. Nevertheless, the atomic bombings in Japan would not have happened if Japan was not the aggressor in the first place. Whatever our comments on it, history remains as it is. The sadder thing is, wars are still happening due to crazy over-ambitious political leaders... war atrocities are still happening... and let's pray it will never result in the use of nuclear weapons.
The atomic bombings in Japan would not have happened if US didn't invade Asia-Pacific, annexing Hawaii and colonizing the Philippines.