Michiko Kodama was just seven years old on the morning of August 6, 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan, but she remembers it vividly. She was at school when the atomic bomb was dropped, causing chaos and destruction. Michiko, a hibakusha, survived the bombing and witnessed the horrific aftermath, including the black rain that contaminated the area. Despite the hardships and loss, Michiko and her family persevered, relying on each other for survival. The impact of the nuclear bombings on the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki continues to be felt to this day, with lasting health effects and ongoing research into the long-term consequences. Through organizations like Nihon Hidankyo, survivors like Michiko share their stories to advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons.
