Learning about Peace in Nagasaki: Reflections from Center staff

In April of this year (2025), several staff members of the Ikeda Center visited the city of Nagasaki in Japan. During their time there, they had the opportunity to visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Monument, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and other sites impacted by the US bombing of Nagasaki in 1945. They also had a chance to meet with several hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) to learn about their experiences as well as their efforts to advance peace. In the episode, host Lillian Koizumi is joined by Center staff Kevin Maher (Executive Director), Alexander Harang (Senior Peace Researcher), Anri Khare (Outreach Manager), and Preandra Noel (Program and Office Assistant). Together, they reflect on their learnings and takeaways from visiting this beautiful city and how they hope to continue this work at the Center. 

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