[AI Colorized] Life in Post-War Hiroshima, Japan - 1946

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This video features black-and-white footage of Hiroshima shortly after the end of World War II, now colorized with AI. It includes many scenes of streetcars, such as those passing by the Atomic Bomb Dome. Unlike in Tokyo and other cities, streetcars were not discontinued in Hiroshima and continue to operate today as Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden). The sight of people overflowing from the streetcars gives a glimpse into the past.
As Hiroshima emerges from the dark and difficult times of World War II, the people appear vibrant and full of life. The video captures women leaving a bazaar, diners at a station-side restaurant, and children studying in damaged school buildings, all radiating a sense of optimism and resilience. These are the people who helped rebuild Hiroshima, and their spirit shines through in this historical footage.