Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors advocating for a nuclear-free world, highlighting the ongoing impact of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The group aims to ensure that the horrors of nuclear warfare are never repeated, as they reflect on the devastation caused by the U.S. bombings in 1945, which resulted in approximately 214,000 deaths. Survivors and visitors to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park expressed hope that this recognition would spur global leaders to engage with Japan's history and promote nuclear disarmament. The award coincides with the upcoming 80th anniversary of the bombings, prompting renewed conversations on nuclear arms and a collective desire for peace. Amidst the acknowledgment, many in Japan continue to seek an apology from the U.S. for the bombings, which have left lasting scars on the national psyche.