Hiroshima Bombing Story | Tour around the Atomic Hypocenter ★ ONLY in JAPAN

[@K1k05]

🙏I will never forget my Fathers stories, he was a WWII Veteran/Hero who fought against the Japanese. Ironically he grew up speaking English, Spanish, and Japanese. Worked at a Japanese grocery store in NorCal (Northern California, USA), when the call came he went and fought in the Philippines(wounded), and went to Hiroshima as soon as the Japanese surrendered as an occupation force (He Translated). Not once did my Dad say anything negative about the Japanese people (He cared for the Japanese people), he understood that it's just the way it was . I'm proud of my Dad. 😊🙏

[@burritos1000]

I'm proud of your dad also. I wish more people would allow themselves to see the way your father saw the Japanese and realize that everyone was a victim of the war.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Your father is a true hero and I'm so thankful for this story you shared. As an American, I'm so proud of him too. I think a lot of people here will be too. -John

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

There way to commit so many war crimes and think of all others as animals?

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Well I have never heard of the allies committing so many horrific war crimes so whose do you think?

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

@only good communist are buried in forgotten graves I believe it was justified. In the end it helped save the lives of millions of people.

[@森でワイルドになりたい]

My grandmother was in Hiroshima that day. She was 7 and living near the mountains due to evacuation. She was eating breakfast with other kids and heard a huge explosion. The sealing crumbled on them immediately. She told me that she saw the clouds coming from the city and it kinda looked like cotton candy. She didn't have sever physical damage but soon she got sick and suffered for a long time. The doctor told her family that she would die soon but she survived by eating figs that her neigbor gave her. My grandmother is going to turn 84 this year. I appreciate her for sharring those stories with me because must be painful for her to speak about it.

[@PRIESTWORLD]

🙏🏽

[@huyked]

Maybe sit down with her and set up a camera and just talk about this and have it as a witness for future generations, and for your family and you.

[@森でワイルドになりたい]

@@huyked Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. Thank you！

[@huyked]

@@森でワイルドになりたい You're welcome. The sooner the better.

[@hoyaboarder]

@@森でワイルドになりたい I hope you look up what Japanese did during WW2 and try to understand how other colonised countries were like under Japan. Japan as a WW2 criminal country, I have no sympathy whatsoever for people in Hiroshima.

[@michikohalleck]

My mom just turned 91 yesterday, and she is a SURVIVOR! She lost her father a few days before the war ended, and believe that impacted her life more than anything. She moved from Kure, Hiroshima, to Seattle in 1964, the year before I was born. I moved to Tokyo in 1983 and fell deeply in love with my culture. I wish she would tell more stories about her childhood, but I believe it's still too painful for her.

[@brookzerai615]

We need to know ,her story is our collective human story ,ask her again please, film it !thanks ! love from Ethiopia !

[@astrolightingyt4531]

She’s lying

[@hello9495]

don't trust you chief

[@shitpiss6237]

@@astrolightingyt4531 why would she lie bruh

[@funnyvideos-mp2ii]

America is mother of terrorism

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

What did you think about the story? Are you interested in visiting Hiroshima? Have you been before? Share your stories below. I'll tag the best one to the top! If you liked it, hit the like button so I know to make more content like this and make sure notification are on (they're usually not) so you don't miss an episode of ONLY in JAPAN -John

[@stayathomemeatbag]

ONLY in JAPAN this WAs very emotional thank you for showing me this experience

[@Znkun]

Why don't u try doing things less formal, that way you'll have views, and interest in your channel

[@J_Razz]

@@Znkun idiot much?

[@Denden16995]

I definitly want to visit Hiroshima ! Maybe cause i just love Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@robinthomas2336]

John, I have been waiting for this episode since the live stream about it. Very nicely done! I do plan on a visit to Hiroshima when I go to Japan next year hopefully. I am going to contact Magical Trip for that day since the guide was very informative. Keep up the great work!!

[@twitchgiggles]

This video made me feel so much. Thank you to you and Yuji's family for sharing their story. Also, i just wanted to say how awesome Yuji's son's english is!!!

[@かめてつ-j7b]

People in Hiroshima do not dislike America, because they hope no more experience of Hiroshima as a human kind. They do not want to revenge, just no more. That is the honest feeling, that is all.

[@dhruveshpatel1109]

Bless your heart.

[@michaeljohnson7929]

It's called "being humbled", not sure what translation it would have in Japanese.

[@Dustin-ps6ol]

then why dose Japan keep the largest amount of processed nuclear materials that can be instantly used for nuclear weapons against international concerns?

[@Dustin-ps6ol]

Japan behaved like this right before it made a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. That's why Donald Trump paid a short visit to Pearl Harbor before his visit to Japan years ago. Japan can never be trusted.

[@michaeljohnson7929]

@@Dustin-ps6ol The same could be applied to the Middle East never trusting the west again after the last few wars we've had this century. Japan done bad sure, but never be trusted? what are you talking about. My grandad was a POW who had his teeth pulled out by them, but not even he would say that. It is like saying, Germany can't be trusted today either.

[@tomoko1165]

平和公園の近くに住んでいる広島県人です。 本当に私たちが伝えたい事を何一つ間違える事なく伝えてくださり 本当に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。 海外から来られている観光客の方達を見かける度に わざわざ遠い所から平和公園にまで来てくださり有難うと いつも心の中で思っています。 私達にとって平和公園は日常で当たり前の存在なので 遠くから足を運んでくださり、すごい行動力だなと感心しています。

[@markdouglas8073]

広島を訪ねてきた事は忘れる事ができません。平和のお祈りをありがとうございます。(米国より)

[@kryvian]

"I don't remember much else during that day" I get you, I'd subconsciously suppress such hopeless agonizing horror too.

[@mizuhoschwalm1918]

Thank you so much for making this video. Born in 1940, in Tokyo, Japan the story of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bomb experience has been always in the back of my head.

[@kevinjenner9502]

It was emotional to hear Mr. Numata reflect on things he clearly wanted to forget. We are grateful that the last of the living, testaments to the event are willing to speak. Thanks for the sensitivity shown.

[@ima7333]

Everything it’s this kind of attitude that renders never ending cycle of hatred. It’s not the decision makers who paid with their lives but their people & the “slaves” they brought in from their colonies. And guess what? The japanese also paid back to the US in term of economic domination so back to my previous point.

[@Simmomufc]

@Everything You should be ashamed.

[@anastaciafang270]

If they didn't plan that surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killing so many Americans this would have never happened. War is bad. 😭

[@dredgewalker]

@@Simmomufc Ashamed? They wanted to conquer asia and were very cruel to prisoners of war. They killed and raped many from my country during the war and if if not for the atomic bomb there would be lots more death on both sides. The Japanese at that time got what they asked for. We may have forgiven them but their past deeds were not forgotten.

[@Simmomufc]

@@dredgewalker And if you know your history Japan was on the brink of collapse either way. Nuclear bombs were never the answer.

[@poypoygerminal6778]

I visited that place last April and the park is really peaceful and on the cenotaph it says " Let all the souls here rest in peace for we shall not repeat the evil"

[@knarftrakiul3881]

Yes you are right. God forbid another evil empire like Japan had in WWII would rise up again trying to take over the world and bombing other countries. That is very reason we drop the bomb. To force Japan to surrender.

[@Truth72500]

Japan should never attacked America

[@shinkansenshinkansend8316]

If you find yourself in Japan, visit Hiroshima, it's an incredible experience. Have visited twice, 2016 and 2017. Outside, people are talking and acting fairly normally, but the moment you enter the museum and are faced with the reality of what happened there, the place is close to silent.

[@nigel900]

Same said for Pearl Harbor, Nanking, Bangka Island, Parit Sulong, Wake Island, Bataan, Sandakan, Sulug Island, Manila, Balikpapan, Rawagede, Duch East Indies, I could go on and on… where legions of innocent women and children were raped, tortured and slaughtered by the Imperial Japanese Empire (with support from the Japanese population). Visit theses memorials 👈🏻 it’s an incredible experience. And to put the “icing in the cake”, rather than capitulate after the Hiroshima bomb… they REFUSED, resulting in a 2nd bomb. War is terrible, and innocent people suffer, but sometimes it’s those “not so innocent” peoples who cultivate the seeds of their own destruction. Godspeed my friend.

[@cor2250]

☢️

[@Kimber123]

@@nigel900 Thank you for trying to educate some of these ignorant folks who have been brainwashed into thinking that the dropping of the these two bombs was such a terrible act. It was, in fact, a brilliantly coordinated effort and achievement that saved millions of lives. Had the Japanese pride allowed them to surrender at Potsdam, this wouldn't have been necessary, but the Japanese gov't decided to gamble with the lives of their people and this is what they got. They also ignored the constant warnings of the Americans to evacuate. Perhaps all these people who have the audacity to question the leadership of this country back then would have preferred an invasion instead in which five million Japanese would have perished.

[@lizardears4861]

@@nigel900well said. Many dead and victims of the sadistic and brutal Japanese Imperial forces worldwide. They were on par and sometimes worse than the Nazis. Their campaign from the Nanjing massacre’s in China and Korea through to end of WW2 was referred to as the Asian Holocaust.

[@KhmerMinnesnowta]

The sad thing is genocide and wars are still happening in the other part of the world. I survived the killing fields of Cambodia in the 70s but most of my family members did not make it. I was just a teenager then. Love, Peace, and Respect!

[@kentamitchell]

I'm glad you made it out alive. Where do you live today?

[@mor4314]

Hara kiri that’s what they did to not have pain it’s sad

[@hendraenhawe7063]

but in my country some people disrespect our military that. had succeeded defeating communism

[@eliasmelgar2113]

My family was involved in a brutal war as well (The Salvadoran civil war) and when they tell me stories about the atrocities, it makes me heart broken.

[@25Newengland]

Pol pot dreamt of a socialist utopia, history often repeats itself, don’t vote for Bernie Sanders

[@norahx2157]

If we don't end war, war will end us. - H.G Wells

[@knarftrakiul3881]

Founding fathers said " if all men were angels there would be no need for a constitution " . War will never end because there will ALWAYS be someone hellbent on ruling the world and enslaving others.

[@jonathansantos6009]

Norah X yes your right. Hawaii japenese are the anger of that history? Women are working with them and attacking technology out of dis-pite.

[@TesterBoy]

Norah X that comment by H.G. Wells shows how stupid he was...

[@johnmcdonald9304]

Norah X. If war is obsolete than men are.

[@udith]

From Cod WW2 right?

[@magicaltrip563]

John, Thank you again for joining our peace tour and sharing the great stories of Hiroshima locals. This is the true story that we need to preserve and share with the rest of the world. Hiroshima has been through a lot but locals are always looking to the future. Hope to see you soon! - Magical Trip

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

MagicalTrip it was such a great experience for me and I want to say thank you for the support to make this mini documentary for the viewers. I’ve learned a lot through this journey making this episode and the knowledge will be shared for years to so many people who want to understand. Much love to Yuji, family and folks at Magical Trip. So glad we could release this on the memorial anniversary Aug 6th. -John

[@briley672]

Thank you Magical Trip for doing what you do.

[@stonedsavage7814]

Never let your voice die may it be used to spread peace joy and ever lasting memories.

[@HatersWorld]

Great video! I'm teaching my children about history, they were glued to this one. I would love to travel all around. Amazing stories from survivors and how they even lived through it! My Grandmother lived through the german war under Hitler. Fell in love with my grandfather (who spoke english and italian lol) he saved her (she spoke only german) and her family..took them back to 🇺🇸 and they lived an amazing life. Her stories were heartbreaking. We just lost her a year ago in December she was 93. 🥺

[@patrickrobinson317]

Be sure to tell your kids that Hiroshima was host to a Major Naval Base and MULTIPLE Army Bases located right in the center of the city. It was also the home of SEVERAL bomb factories and other suppliers of the Japanese War Machine. 🤨🤨🤨 To pretend Hiroshima was not a valid target is nonsense. These same facts apply to Nagasaki as well. Do NOT sugar Coat the reality of the situation to your kids by omission of the vital FACTS.

[@lastochka100]

I felt a little weird teaching my kids about all the atrocities throughout world history, but you have validated my actions even more now. I feel like I’m not the only weird one who thinks it’s important for our children to know history as good and bad as it is.

[@otakuchanyo]

Om shanti 🙏

[@patrickrobinson317]

@8866 Panda Did your grandmother work at one of the bomb factories in Hiroshima? Or, did she work at one of the Army or Navy bases in Hiroshima? 🤔 How did her job at the time help supply the Japanese War Machine ?

[@Kimber123]

@@patrickrobinson317 Yes, these Leftist pacifists like to rewrite history as we know. How come no one mentions the horrific sneak attack at Pearl Harbor while our soldiers slept which got us into this war. The making and dropping of these two bombs was nothing short of genius - which was done to save millions of lives - another part they like to omit. What a miraculous feat. American ingenuity at its finest.

[@NoshAbroad]

Tastefully done John. It is so important to preserve these stories. I know my family have taken steps to preserve the stories of my Grandfather, who participated on d-day in Normandy and my Grandmother who worked as a ship builder (a real life Rosie!) Videos like this help preserve the full picture so hopefully future generations won't forget and take efforts to not repeat history.

[@scratchpad7954]

That's the reason why I don't even want to think about how Logan Paul would have reacted to coming to Hiroshima.

[@bugeye8749]

UNIT 731 is a crucial part of Japan’s history

[@scratchpad7954]

@calo10able That is so true. Unless you have a generation that actually lived through such an unspeakable tragedy as the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, there is no possibility of anyone being even remotely able to comprehend what that was like. The defining tragedy of the millennial generation is Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and even then, I was only five years old when the planes flew into the buildings.

[@scratchpad7954]

@calo10able That is exactly what I was thinking.

[@bencole3271]

Sorry but I'm here to say that your wrong on that view. There no don't is a very bad problem with youth today but there are still wise and thoughtful youth just far more spread out and then older times. Anyway this was a very sad thing that happened. My heart feels what my brain learns, it's touching. Yet, people older and younger tend to think Japanese were the victims and in a way yes but in reality America was attacked while a bigger fleet of Japanese were on their way to continue attacking. Thankfully we pushed them back and more attacks wouldn't come. Then we did what we HAD to do. I think people and the Japanese need to recognize this to keep the peace. I mean how could you blame America? If we did nothing we would not be here as a free country today, oh and also japan is better than it used to be to. Overall a horrible sad war and people need to remember. I mean this didn't have to happen but remember so we can keep peace around the world.

[@inutero10]

Take a lesson from the atom bomb. If we don’t start to chill we are going to wipe our own species off the planet.

[@guysmalley]

inutero10 we have come a long way from the 50s when we would do duck and cover, google it

[@tripd4949]

Japanese cities that were nuked 80 years ago are better off than American cities with Democrat leadership for the same amount of time.

[@titoplasma]

That will never happen. Even if it happens it wouldn't matter since we are turned in to dust. Japan Bombing its symbolic its goes beyond what we understand superficially. Since the end of WW2 we entered in to the Cold War scam and ended in Germany with the braking of the Wall and the begging of the oil and cocaine war . Governments dont care about the people they dont share the same level of emotions as we the people share, its about power and control this wars are between the wealthy and the wealthiest and we are just in the middle . I admired the people of japan for their courage and ability to move on .

[@basedjorts]

The bombings have actually resulted in a major reduction in deaths. The fear of more nuclear bombings have reduced the outbreak of major wars.

[@robert2935]

Humans have already tested over 2,000 + nuclear weapons on this earth, yet we are still here. A war with nuclear weapons would not end the human species.

[@tesscook1]

It's a great service to history that you made time to make this video, John. Thank you! I lived in Hiroshima for several years in the early 60's and have gone back to visit several times over the years. It's a beautiful city and the citizens are kind. It's a good city to stay in while you make day trips to Miyajimi or Himeji Castle. My mother was 14 years old and living on an island off Kure City's coastline. She saw the bomb's flash and cloud while she was on her school's playground. Like Yuji's great uncle, her mother also went into Hiroshima soon after the bomb dropped to help, but she unfortunately died of complications from her time there. I consider her a victim of the bomb, even though there is no proof, only hearsay. She was a healthy woman before she went to Hiroshima, and a month later died of a mysterious illness. The rest of the family was fine and no lastly stigma was attached to her death. It would be interesting to learn from Yuji's uncle if there was some prejudice from others against those who were sicken or disfigured from the bomb and it's aftermath illnesses.

[@robertnelson3179]

Thank you for this video. I was a US serviceman stationed in Japan in the 80’s and the most important thing I wanted to do was visit Hiroshima. I remember the rain getting off the train and being totally lost and just following the river downstream and coming up in the air as I was going up a bridge was the building. The emotions are still very clear of that day. Seems allot of peace park has changed since then. Smiling remembering a baseball game was playing when I was there.

[@katayounmorvarid2787]

اقایان امریکایی،زیادهمچین غرور برتان نداره.زمین به طرز عجیبی گرده.اینکه ژاپن چه اشتباهاتی در منچوری وفیلیپین کرد ،برای شما حقی ایجاد نمی کرده که ادبشان کنید.درنهایت جانیان به دادگاههای بین المللی فراخوانده میشدند وشدیدا به مجازات اعمال خود میرسیدند.هدف وسیله را توجیه نمیکند.ترومن یک دیوانه بود،وحالا منفور دنیاست.تقریباهمه ی کشورها الان بمب دارند،بسیار قوی تر از پسر کوچک ومرد چاق.پس!!!!!زیاد خودتان را جدی نگیریدوعقلانی ببینید.بزودی امریکاییها مجبور میشوند در کمال حقارت در پیش چشم دنیا از قر‬‏بانیان ژاپنی عذر خواهی کنند.بهتر است خاک ژاپن را ترک کنید.وزیاد از خود متشکر نباشید.شما ایران راهم نابود کردید الهی نابود شوید.

[@dulay28]

I am a Filipino but my father studied automotive in Horishima, and he told me this story many and many times likes he never tired of telling it. Now this story is like part of my life and culture. I wish could still live long enough and have a chance to visit Japan specially Horishima. Thank you John and my favorite Japan vlog channel for showing this, it's my first time seeing the bomb memorial and emotionally watching it. I never expect that.

[@filosofotacio8950]

ummm... any idea what exactly was going on in the philippines prior this particular event?

[@dulay28]

@@filosofotacio8950 still bombing Manila and some Filipinos and Americans are fighting the Japanese.

[@Ray888z]

Before going there, you must first spell Hiroshima correctly.

[@dulay28]

@@Ray888z sorry it's just typo. Mr perfect

[@Ray888z]

@@dulay28 not Mr. Perfect, just Mr. "Help you improve"

[@Mr-ll7cu]

my grandma was 2 years old at that time and barely survived. she was walking behind of a big wall of Hiroshima Red-cross hospital. If not I am not here today

[@xxsanjaysinghxx]

What you heard from him? I mean he must have heard the seen stories from his dad and families.

[@jellydee123]

The universe would still be here, so why wouldn't you be?

[@ABDlRlZAK]

Yea, your grandmother was blessed to survive, just imagine the hundreds of thousands who would be alive today if those 80,000 didn’t die. Just like how if your grandmother didn’t survive, you wouldn’t be here. It’s really weird to feel sad for people that haven’t even existed yet. Very terrible how family thousands of family lineages ended that day, just imagine their great great grandchildren today if they existed. 😔

[@akumaghilardi2992]

How does your grandma remember that? She was two? there’s no recollection at 2 years old amid a factual memory.

[@Mr-ll7cu]

@@akumaghilardi2992 you forgmt everything? my oldest memory is of when i was 1 year old.

[@altair4849]

I came here for a cheerful video but left feeling humbled, grateful, and enlightened. Thanks for the vid.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

T N a good video or story should leave an impression on you and make you feel an emotion, one way or another. I tried hard to end on a positive note, Keito is only 10 years old but volunteering to help others and understand well what happened on Aug 6, 1945. The city has a good soul.

[@MarkBaldone]

Went there the other day and couldn’t help but cry. I’m not an emotional person at all but standing there at the hypocenter seeing the original rumble and destruction was just so humbling as a human being

[@leungj51]

when i saw the rusted tricycle in the video, it brought back memories of my visit to the museum years ago, I was there twice, the first time I was with my younger son who was, at the time, about the same age as the boy owner of the tricycle. the story brought tears to my eyes and I have not forgotten to this day. whenever I tell the story now, I still get very emotional. thank you for the video.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Being a WW II history guy... this brought tears to my eyes, I'm not exaggerating, it just shows that, it's not the ppl but the governments that drive wedges between races,cultures, and people.

[@Ray888z]

Governments represents the will of the people

[@tenjou0]

@@Ray888z Hardly. Government represents the will of a select few people, and everyone else might as well pound dirt.

[@Cre80s]

@@Ray888z That's what populations are brainwashed to think so governments can use them to attack other governments.

[@georgeisaak5321]

Yes , i agree , we need help because by our own we tend to loose control , we push the boundaries and we cause destruction .

[@Ray888z]

Do you notice the big increase in anti Chinese news in the media? Everyday, something negative about China. When you talk to people who visited or live in China, (including Americans), they tell a different story.

[@muhammadfirdaus634]

All of us knew about the history of hiroshima but this documentary gave another insight on the city and its aftermath. Tastefully done as always john.

[@channel-lh9kb]

I am Japanese. I have visited Hiroshima several times. Most Japanese students are supposed to go on a school trip to Hiroshima or Nagasaki. As I walked through the streets of Hiroshima, the city was so lively that I wondered if the atomic bomb was really dropped on this place. The city was full of modern buildings, the air was delicious, and the sky was a clear blue sky. However, when I looked at the Atomic Bomb Dome and its riverside, there were certainly bottles melted by the heat of the atomic bomb, traces of corpses, and apparently heavily burned soil. The current land in Hiroshima is a newly piled soil, and if you dig deep into the ground, human bones, small debris, and the land that was exposed at that time will come out as it is. The Atomic Bomb Museum is a place that humankind should definitely visit at least once. It's very grotesque, but you can learn the horror of the atomic bomb and the misery of war.

[@kentdahl6941]

Visit Pearl Harbor

[@sherdavis3587]

The bombs saved millions of lives on both sides, because they eliminated the need for a ground invasion.

[@shanna3148]

​@@kentdahl6941pearl harbor was a military action against soldiers... Nagasaki and Hiroshima was a crime against humanity levied at women and children. Its like comparing apples to elephants.

[@killersushi99]

*My wife of 23 years is from Hiroshima. Luck was on her side. Her grandmother had left the city that day to visit someone so she survived. I've been there 7 times. I've visited the Bomb Dome and stood at the giant rock were the bomb had detonated above. I've actually been there on the anniversary with my in-laws. On that visit the city got really quiet. I could hear the temple bells ringing at the time the bomb was dropped. It was something I will never forget. I turned to my in-law father and told him of my sorrow of the war. He simply said "Remember Pearl Harbor" and let me know that they started the war and America ended it.*

[@thedarklord6130]

Whenever you see the footage of the mushroom cloud, just think, the moment it appears, thousands of people instantly vaporized

[@abdesakib4424]

USA convict others of atrocities where they themselves conducted the worst of humanity. I died a little bit thinking of the innocents that instantly vanished out of the blue. Is it this easy to take lives!

[@jzwalz51robin45]

@@abdesakib4424 If you really cared about this matter, you would educate yourself with facts about what actually happened before this incident. Educate yourself about the context. No matter how devastating it was, it truly was effective in ending the world war (if the war continued, the total casualties would have been much higher). This action is honestly nothing compared to the millions Stalin (around 20 million) and Hitler (around 6 million) have killed. I also note that you do not even consider how the Japanese army slaughtered Chinese citizens in Nanking (one-on-one slow killings with torture) men, women, children, babies, the old, the sick, etc. All this plus what they did in Korea & the Philippines.I guess you do not consider what happened to these innocent people as atrocities They did not "instantly vanish" but died slower painful deaths. Show less

[@abdesakib4424]

@@jzwalz51robin45 a real smart ass aren’t you? You think I don’t know your "facts". Thing is USA plays the " superhero " role everywhere, despite being the same villain as Stalin,Hitler or Musolini. When you are a hero, you can't just kill innocents. No matter what. Fight the crime with all you have. You can't just kill innocent people. NO. Secondly what about the role of the same superhero in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Palestine and countless other countries? They saved millions of lives in those places, didn’t they my brother? Each day thousands if men women children getting killed by American soldiers to shorten the "agony" of those poor souls, eh brother? Each day the US government robbing world economy to kill African economy with "Democracy " to starve and cause eventual "not so slow" death of millions of Africans,right? American kindness is a piece of art I must say. Don't @ me. I don’t have the "prodigal" privilege and "manners" like you my brother to just go on assume something about a complete stranger.

[@scottywhitis6215]

abde sakib we were attacked by them they took innocent lives of our people their action cause our reaction

[@abdesakib4424]

@@scottywhitis6215 a random extremist attack (which killed < 200 people) justifies mass genocide of millions of people in the middle east?

[@GeckoOnTheWall]

Well done John, I think you handled the delicate subject sensitively. Hopefully the stories can be passed down to many future generations, and the hard lessons learned.

[@danepcarver4951]

As a US Marine stationed in 1981 at MCAS Iwakuni which is about 25 miles, we would go to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Often there would be Japanese our age also at the park and would like to engage in conversation. It was always a friendly exchange; I never remember any bad incidents in Hiroshima.

[@tomkeane2629]

You never remember any bad incidents there???? USA dropped a nuke on a city!!!

[@genericwhitemale1114]

We lived at Kadena in Okinawa

[@panathenaea]

It's not about likes or views but the message. This was important. Thank you for doing this.

[@kabukiwookie]

My father was there. He was a child. He told me all about the kempeitai. He told me that for years he had bad dreams about something he saw... He was 5. There is a river very close to where he lived. He walked down there with his older sister to go fishing to get food for their family a day after and he saw what he thought were dolls and mannequins he useto see in the stores not far from him floating down the river. He realized as he got close those weren't dolls and mannequins.

[@nehuenloco]

Must've been traumatic...

[@loscastillo8639]

#rememberpearl kamakazi my ass retreat hell banzai my balls

[@SL4PSH0CK]

Survivors of the bomb after the detonations maybe to relive themselves from being burned, sadlt not knowing the bodies of water around the detonation are contained radiation

[@MrEjidorie]

@@qazwsx4776 Rape of Nanjing is not relevant to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Women and children who were slaughtered in Hiroshima were not responsible for Nanking Massacre, but Imperial Army and the Kuomintang Army were. Don`t bark at the wrong tree.

[@Ray888z]

@@MrEjidorie there were innocent people on both sides. But the Japanese people followed the wishes of the emperor, regardless of right or wrong. There was no protest over government policies or actions

[@TheCultofTheAnomaly]

When he said "Blame the war", I felt that.

[@markc6714]

What a load of rubbish. Blame the war ? How about blaming the Japanese for starting the war and teaching the kids what their true history is? It's akin to a rapist saying "don't blame the police, blame the world". Just disgusting. So much for a culture supposedly built on honour and respect. They can't even acknowledge what they did. At least Germany owns their history and doesn't try to whitewash it.

[@bockscar1]

No blame Japan's conquest !

[@turdferg9703]

War brings out the worst and best in people

[@mailerdaemon2482]

Japan deserves to be bombed in those days. The creepy thing is, they were enjoying and happy doing all those atrocities to the world.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

...😢...same here.. Forgiveness is not a virtue in our modern times.

[@carmenafalls4759]

My grandfather was one of the thousands suffered from japanese armed insurgence in the philippines. This devasting effect of war including after what happend to hiroshima and nagasaki serves a lesson for us. A large number of people had suffered and it was unimaginable.

[@jayong5877]

Such a well produced and insightful production. Well done John, Yuji and Kato!

[@hellohi821]

Fantastic job! The account of Numata-san who saw the aftermath of the bombing was powerful, as well as the memorial to Sadako Sasaki. As a teacher of history, I will probably show this to my students.

[@varunhebli]

Very well done video! such a delicate issue explained so elegantly!! Also I've never clicked on a video so fast!!!

[@sikmadeforreal]

Thank you, I’m seeing this as I’m riding the train to Hiroshima today, it’s been one of my life wishes to visit and observe the memory of that sad day. May all the victims Rest In Peace.

[@Noricavus]

In my opinion this is your best video you've made! I also want to point out your great subtitle styling. It made them easy to read.

[@cedrikweise360]

I remember my first time at the museum of peace in Hiroshima. I was overwhelm by my impression there. Although I have studied the effects of the bomb a lot and knew the consequences, it just caught me. To be at the place that was erased 74 years ago. To know what had happen there, i had to cry. Hiroshima is a beautiful city. I would recommend anyone to go there. To visit the museum of peace, visit Miyajima. For me personally the most formative experience so far. And now I wish all of you a nice day. And to "Only in Japan". Keep it up. :)

[@colsta89]

Thankyou for sharing this John, I've always been curious about the culture and history of Japan, and you documentations just feed my hunger to visit more and more!. Love you work and how you present them too. Very grateful chap. Love from myself and my family all the way from the United Kingdom (England lol)

[@bugeye8749]

Look up japan’s history -UNIT 731

[@samuraisakura9064]

My close friend died by Leukemia in 1999. He was only 25. He was from Nagasaki ! Remember people in Japan still dying from Atoms :(

[@mauricerogerson5825]

The Japanese started it, the US finished it. If the Nippon Jin had developed the bomb first, the roles would no doubt be reversed.

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

I'll be 53 in two days , my first pen pal in School was from Hiroshima Japan and he had pretty good English , He told me the stories of his grandparents who were still pretty young , we agreed that War is Horrible .

[@georgeisaak5321]

Yes , war is terrible . There is nothing good about it except of course for the profit some make by making weapons and selling them and most of the wars happened exactly because of that . Taking a life is something irriversible but if you are greedy you don't care much about it . That's how you make money , that's how devil uses you and controls you , by exploiting your "hunger" and because most of the goverments are corrupted if not all of them , the game goes on . Just once i want all nations to put all those politicians in a boat , transfer them in a secluded place , put them all together with their friends the business men , the lawyers who helped them screw the entire planet , lock them up , leave them there and activate the sirens of war ...Just for the fun of it :) Wouldn't that be a LIFE CHANGING experience for them ???

[@fammader96]

Did he talk about Nanking? Japanese atrocities to Korea?

[@jimmyfizzy]

My father was at Nagasaki about a month after, was discharged December 1945, he past away of liver and spleen cancer about 20 years later

[@jimmyfizzy]

@ He was in the VA hospital but till 1986 it wasn't. Known to be related.

[@finnfigure]

Karma.

[@saiteja6017]

Hi

[@saiteja6017]

Sir

[@saiteja6017]

So 😔 sad

[@johnjames01]

This video was very well done John. I'd love to visit here sometime.

[@srennielsen4545]

I like your video. Clean and informative.

[@gerardcamphens3578]

Thanks John for the video. I know now more details, very good documented. I am very deep impressed with the interview with Mr. Numata. This must be never been forgotten.

[@tatiaziz9190]

Hi John, I'm caring for my 92-yo grandmother and she witnessed the Japanese occupation here in Malaysia (then Malaya). How she lost her husband during the occupation after giving birth to my mother and how they survived the occupation was always devastating to hear. Post occupation (1943) was the worst. There was no food that when they finally get to have a meal, everybody in the family gave 3/4 of their small meal to my mother who was a baby @ the time. Dead bodies were wrapped in mats as there were not enough cloth. Diseases, malnutrition. If we ask the elders here in Malaysia on how they feel about war, most of them would close their eyes and put up both hands and shake their head. And now, watching how Mr Numata repeat about the crying school girls, to see how he was trying to laugh off the devastation he had to endure at the field with the screaming and moaning, and not even wanting to talk about the situation after the war was enough for anybody to fully understand that war is never ever a solution. EVERYBODY had it hard. However careful we try to discuss these kinds of topics, those involved then and their children and grandchildren will somehow still feel hurt by it, I will not lie. We try to understand each other as time goes by. And videos, museums and displays reminiscing the devastation of war are somehow a good way to educate the world about appreciating peace and harmony. Thanks for this very well made video, John. And I really do wish Mr Numata well. P/s: I watched Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies once, cried my eyes out and will never ever watch it again.

[@commesnon8727]

Why will you not watch the film though?

[@shiouna]

I remember my 90 years old grandmother told us when japanese troop burn the rice crop in paddy field for starving the local people (Acehnese). Taking about grave of the Fireflies I can't even watch half of that movie. Too triggering and too much for my mental wellness since I grew up during conflict between Indonesian government and local separatist. War never be a solution.

[@Arushi701]

@@commesnon8727 Probably cause it's very disturbing and depressing.

[@getty1911]

Hiroshima civilians didn't murder Malayan ppl. Why do they deserve A-bomb? Stop being a hypocrite.

[@SheppardP90]

The first thing I want to say is thanks for sharing this story with us. Thanks also to Mr. Numata for sharing his story. Listening to a story, told by someone who lived it, also allows us to live it in a certain way. Because in addition to history we can see and feel part of the emotions of the person. Which helps us to understand better. Because to know something is useless if we do not understand. "Know the past, understand it and move on. And never try to relive the past, because the only result is suffering. Thanks again John for sharing this story and thanks also to Keito and Yuji. Ah! And great work again 🙂

[@SakuraAvalon]

Read this in Jiraiya's voice.

[@TheCornDavis]

I remember learning about this in school and it rocked me to my core. Made me fear humanity and the destruction they can cause over selfish desires. And most of all, it made me realize that no matter where you live, you are never truly safe.

[@4catsnow]

The japanese opted to wake America with the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor. America awoke. America was angry. America rose. Then America came for them... They started it. Bad move.

[@slowery43]

this isn't about you

[@twistedxwako]

Wtf you on about ? It was during war time… what selfish desires ?

[@TheCornDavis]

@@twistedxwako war is fought over land and money (mostly land for resources) because people want to take from others. We wouldn't need to create such horrible weapons if we didn't try to take over other's lands or have to defend from others taking our lands. Hence, people's selfish desires. Destructions such as these are man made horrors.

[@TheCornDavis]

@@slowery43 it's about the world, the USA and the future of humanity so yeah, it does involve my thoughts and opinions. If you weren't struck by learning about this in school then you are either heartless or you will be one of the ones who repeats history.

[@saratoga4126]

No man's luckier than the former worker in Mitsubishi who survived both Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing

[@progamingfromyt492]

mlbb

[@GaryCameron]

Or unluckier for having been in the wrong place at the wrong time twice.

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

Wait that actually happened?

[@danielrodriguez5165]

He survived with the reverse summoning jutsu…like if you understand the reference✌️

[@notoriousfreyig2387]

Did he visit the World Trade Center on September 11th too

[@NikkiFilJapinAmerica]

I am from Hiroshima. Thank you for sharing your knowledge . More people needed to know this history.

[@nightmaretrooper5064]

Always move on and never look back. That's a valuable lesson I learned.

[@meganm1350]

Powerful. We all need to remember these lessons from the past. I hope this video is seen by all. I will be sharing on all of my social media.

[@sjishah]

No one learnt from the past, so continue the same attitude.

[@25Newengland]

Give us a two month update about the impact of your share

[@ichiwo1526]

Don't worry, the victims of Luciferian US aggression will never forget. Someday justice will be served.

[@ivoryfromm]

This was a very well put together video. I enjoyed it. Thank you. 😊

[@Marc_NL666]

Thank you John, well balanced between being informative and respectfull! I am currently reading a book called "The man who survived Nagasaki", about a Dutchman from the former East-Indies (now Indonesia) who was taken captive during WWII and who survived the Nagasaki bomb. I am nearly at the chapter where the bomb was dropped and this video makes it come even more to live. People say we learn from the past and that therefore the past should never be forgotten, but when I look around a lot of people seemingly don't want to learn from the horrible things we, humans, have done to eachother :(.

[@michelebianchi7861]

This sort of content is what makes your channel stand out from the many "Japan" channels out there. Keep it up.

[@amour8]

Hiroshima, a monument to Japan, Japanese spirit and a heritage of humanity. May we never repeat the mistakes of the past. May we always find space in our hearts to forgive and move on but never forget. Thank you John for this heartfelt presentation.

[@afterafterbirth]

Amouri Altus I guess you forgot about the fact that Japan slaughtered millions of innocent Chinese, and Korean people.

[@cisio64123]

It's not just his age or the remoteness of the event that is the reason Yuji’s great uncle doesn't remember some things. Something like this you just never forget regardless of age or time because it's impact is too huge .He pointedly said he doesn't want to remember so clearly he blocked these things from being recalled because he couldn't move on with his life while still carrying them . He protected himself mentally as human beings do in selectively forgetting traumatic things.

[@4ever242]

Nice document! We Czechs are very proud that this only surviving building (today called Genbaku dome) was designed by our Czech architect Jan Letzel. Greetings to all the people of Japan from Prague, Czech Republic. I like to remember my visit to Japan in 2004, I hope to return soon.

[@森でワイルドになりたい]

Ahoj! Jsem z Japonska Yeah, there were several architectures made by Jan Letzel in Japan Unfortunately many of them burnt down due to the War and earthquakes but they seemed very beautiful in the photos. Bydlím v Brně 　　Mám rád Prahu💌

[@jinshihope5147]

@@森でワイルドになりたい to

[@joelimischke3992]

Such arrogance. This is about Japan. There is no reason for the Czechs to take away any badge or gloat or honor from this story. Shame on you.

[@Skyscraper21]

@@joelimischke3992 this reaction is a bit too much in my opinion. I get what you mean. But come on. I also wonder how this building could survive this. Unbelievable. Of course this isn't the main storyline. But it is interesting

[@Trancymind]

@@joelimischke3992 Did you know Imperial Japan were in the process of building nukes against the USA during WW2? Can you imagine Japan building the first atomic first?

[@narvaromer8516]

Another great episode. No one did better than John. All media should learn from John how to make unbiased videos.

[@narvaromer8516]

@Kelly Fischer Says you uneducated troll. 😂

[@markc6714]

@Kelly Fischer well said

[@thesherlockhound]

This reply section is depressing. This video is not propaganda. How is honoring people propaganda. These people were victims too. Just because they lived in Japan at the time doesn't mean they were part of Japan's war crimes. There were victims of all nation's in WWII. And they should all be remembered. Including those in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And this video does a good job at that. Saying stuff like "this is propaganda" or "don't mess with us" is just making us forget the whole lesson of WWII.

[@thesherlockhound]

@Kelly Fischer People like you are why we're going to forget the whole lesson of WWII

[@ethansancti2864]

A sidestep video. True, war and nuclear weapons makes no sense but to paint japanese people as victims is unfair to millions of people who suffered and killed by the japanese when they attacked neighboring countries. How about teaching japanese people never attack countries and try to achieve world domination again?

[@BrusselsDude]

I was there just 2 months ago. I was on the verge of tears by the time I left the museum. Like Auschwitz, it’s something that everybody should see. Great video as usual John.

[@BrusselsDude]

As well as destroyed lives! My point about Auschwitz was not to compare them but to simply say that they are both places that everybody should visit so that they fully understand what happened (genocide and the effects of nuclear weapons respectively). I assume you haven't been to Hiroshima?

[@magtinfal7908]

Tf do you mean it's like Auschwitz? That's the dumbest analogy I've heard in my life

[@BrusselsDude]

Do you speak English? Read my previous comments. I never said it was the same as Auschwitz. I simply said that, like Auschwitz, it was something that everybody should see. I did not say that they are the same. I actually confirmed that in my second comment. Please learn how to read comments before posting silly replies that have no bearing on what was said.

[@travelleryu]

@@dogguy8603 You can't compare it to the twin towers for aure :)

[@noormohamad1]

I was there too. I was impressed by the lack of anti American sentiment or other kind of spin. Very moving exhibit.

[@traceypotter7669]

I grew up in South Africa. I was in primary school during apartheid, and history lessons always bugged me. National history was from one, and only one perspective. And international history was just about dates. There was no individual view point, only the political and winners view. This is the kind of history I want to know, where I can learn how people were personally affected by such horrific events. And hopefully share those memories to try stop it happening again. Love and blessings.

[@attwan8059]

I feel the same

[@TeraOfMarcus]

This video made me cry, Great work john!!

[@jason_from_canada]

You handled this very tough subject very well. Keeping the stories alive is important to preserve this history so that we can all continue to learn from it. The story of Yuki and Keito was inspiring. Well done!

[@travelingcameraman89]

It was so emotional to watch this and hear Yuji uncles story. He tried to hard to hold in his tears. And Sadako Sasaki’s story I read long ago and I still remember it to this day. Thank you for making a video about this terrible yet important day for future generations to learn and carry on the baton. Thank you John and Magical Trip. You are all awesome. And may people of Hiroshima on that faithful day find peace and everlasting life.

[@nanzansarcade]

I feel like Yuji is a guy who flows with time and accept whatever is thrown in his way. Respect dude.

[@LouTheLoo]

Dear John, sincerely thank you for making this. The world needs to hear this and see this so 本当にありがとうございました。

[@madnatty]

It’s incredible that elderly gentleman was around Hiroshima, and all those bodies, without being physically affected.

[@indigoblue4791]

So true!

[@女に人権無し]

I hate the word ''gentleman'', cuz noble men aren't always gentle and don't need to be like that. Just call ''gentry'', which is comparable to lady.

[@Civsuccess2]

He mentioned water several time. I supposed he drank only clean water.

[@sce2aux464]

"You did the right thing. You know the Japanese attitude at the time, how fanatic they were, they'd die for the Emperor. Every man woman and child would have resisted that invasion with sticks and stones if necessary. Can you imagine what a slaughter it would be to invade Japan? It would have been terrible. The Japanese people know more about it than the American public will ever know." - Mitsuo Fuchida, flight leader of the Pearl Harbor attack to Paul Tibbets, commander of the Enola Gay

[@SeekerLancer]

One of the reasons we rushed to use the bombs that isn't often talked about is after Germany's surrender, the USSR had already opened up a front against Japanese forces in mainland Asia. In fairness an invasion was unlikely as Operation Downfall was a worst case scenario that nobody liked and we likely would have simply blockaded and firebombed Japan until they surrendered (this too would have resulted in far more civilian casualties than the A-bombs). If it had occurred though and the USSR got involved we would have had another East/West Germany situation with Japan which would have been absolutely horrible for the Japanese people. That's not to say it was out of the goodness of our hearts, we just didn't want the communists to expand their territory. So yeah, by most objective measures the A-bombs were the best of a bunch of bad options. That said it shouldn't downplay the horror of what nuclear weapons are capable of or the physical and psychological scars these bombs left not just on the Japanese, but the entire world.

[@sce2aux464]

@@SeekerLancer - Twice was enough, as far as I'm concerned.

[@777jones]

I feel the best justification is that the A-bomb was a proportional and necessary defense (not an offense) in the context of the Japanese Empire’s terrible crimes against people of Asia/Pacific, and continuing threat of more. Victory of the Axis was unacceptable. The Axis used terrible tactics against civilians, far worse than the Allies. Finally, this bomb was likely the tactic to end WWII that ended up preserving the most Japanese lives. There is debate about Nagasaki however.

[@jamesricker3997]

That was propaganda ,the Japanese government actually feared a communist uprising. If Japan was invaded 10 times more people would have died of starvation then would have died from military action

[@Ray888z]

The Japanese are a smart people, yet they would die for someone they never met, who's only accomplishment in life was living in wealth & luxury inside a castle, paid for by the common people. He did ot even have the courage to save his own people from war by opposing his war generals for fear of his life (he feared his generals).

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

Thanks for the video brother ❤️

[@gregritenour9910]

I love this video. The story is very sad and it gives just a glimpse into the past and what it was like on that day and years since. Thank you John for making this video it has opened my eyes tremendously. I always make it a point to thank veterans no matter what side of the war they were on for their service and their sacrifice. Sometimes the veterans are willing to share their stories with me and I always listen closely so I can tell those stories to my daughter so we will never forget what happened throughout the ages.

[@ZukoMindset]

Ahhhh the tears the tears! Hearing stuff like this always makes me cry. I'm so emotional. Great video and thank you.

[@misery13666]

you're not alone. I cry every time I see this place. Kyde and Eric visited recently for their chaannel , and the water works can then too. We have to keep the stories though, so we never repeat it.

[@ZukoMindset]

@@misery13666 I hope it doesn't repeat soon so we can I have harmony and peace soon

[@bugeye8749]

Japan’s history of *UNIT 731*

[@ZukoMindset]

@@bugeye8749 jesus

[@DeepStarCaptain]

Pearl Harbor

[@moeb6170]

Such quality in all your videos you make! You could have your own channel on cable television. I would watch this kind of stuff on tv all the time. Such a learning experience not only for me but for my kids too. Thanks John for all your hard work you do. 🇯🇵🌸🇯🇵🌸🇯🇵

[@paulleavell4317]

Wow, John what a powerful vlog! Thank you‼🙏

[@ernestoojeda9777]

I liked this story because it shows how far Hiroshima came after the bomb and how much changed over these past 75 years. If I come to Japan I would definitely come to Hiroshima

[@winter10x06]

Ernesto Ojeda i went there last April, and it’s such a beautiful and fun city right now. Completely different from what happened in the past. Miyajima island is also incredible.

[@ima7333]

Preferably go during oyster season in early feb. Not too cold (6*ish Celcius) and fat oysters assuming you’re not vegetarian/vegan.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

That’s why I made this video. How the city has evolved from that day to today - and the desire to pass the message along of peace through it from father to son.

[@ajadrew]

I don't think any of us can fully appreciate the sheer magnitude of that August day in 1945. Love to all in Japan from England

[@CosmicJit]

I'm from England too!

[@ajadrew]

@@CosmicJit I've noticed there's quite a lot of us English ...on the internet..;-))

[@ethan_fisher1826]

Andrew Austin japan was evil during ww2 they killed so many people they deserved it and the nuke killed them so fast they didn’t even know it happens

[@yabazyabacoffee]

Ethan_Fisher yeah the Japanese military were dicks but I can’t help but feel bad for the civilians who had to work and help the war to live and get money

[@travelleryu]

@@ethan_fisher1826 So the American civilians deserved 9/11 for their countrys war crimes? Actually that would make more sense, as opposed to the dsmocratic US imperial Japan in ww2 was a military dictatorship.

[@lordot8665]

Imagine what today’s nukes can do

[@philmatoph]

we don't want to find out.

[@michaelscott33]

This wasn’t even a nuclear bomb.

[@lordot8665]

Michael Scott yup it was an atom bomb but I didn’t say it was a nuke in the video just simply said imagine what today’s nukes can do since atom bombs are basically replaced by hydrogen bombs and what not currently in modern days.

[@IIBloodXLustII]

one missile can kill 10 cities.

[@83442handle]

Russian's tested the Tsar Bomba 60 years ago which stands as the largest hydrogen bomb detonated ever. That makes the atom bomb over Hiroshima looks like a grenade. They had two versions and only tested the 50 MT version. They also had a 100 MT version. That would have wipe all of Hiroshima and some surrounding cities flat. Third degree burns would be had 40 miles away. Something like that over NYC would have a fireball that would vaporize all of Manhattan into Brooklyn/Hoboken and the blast would smash all of Newark, Staten Island. It would pretty much wipe out NYC metro area not to mention third degree burns far far away.

[@rollingpapers427]

i admire how japaneese embrace and value their history..

[@thescarlethunter2160]

Some

[@imahotpanda4053]

I admire anime

[@VypeFX]

How ignorant can you become:

[@PaleRejent]

@@imahotpanda4053 i see you are a man of culture too

[@nicolasn.7202]

Japan: _skips teaching WW2 in schools and denies Nanking_

[@kristenclarkin7662]

Thank you John. Very well done. I'll be visiting Hiroshima next summer and just realized that I'll be there the day after the 75th anniversary on Aug. 7. I think its very important to never very forget.

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

Amazing episode! Great warning for all generations. Thanks again for your hard work, John!

[@thanksagain007]

Thank you for this Video! I learned much

[@JG-td3qw]

This is one of the places that signifies war should not be repeated again. Necessary evil should not be a choice. Thanks for doing this video!

[@StepTronic]

If it was not for the atomic bomb a lot more, so much more people would have died from both sides so yes it was a very very necessary evil.

[@anydae]

Unfortunately people still would not learn from history. Look at how we treat each other on social media and in our daily lives.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Dare Jones days like this help remind of us of that - we’re all human, should be more connected by that. As bad as things seem, I always believe there are so many positive, kind and inspiring people in the world. You can see many on KZbin! Let’s not forget we’re all here just a short time and treating everyone with respect and spreading positivity in the hard times (sometimes simply smiling) can start to change everything for the better.

[@jeffjackson9679]

I'm not following your correlation of internet bullies/trolls and thousands of people dying from an atomic bomb.

[@johnloosemore9949]

@@jeffjackson9679 Put the hate-filled bullies in control of governments without checks and balances, then see how that compares.

[@PedricCuf]

@@jeffjackson9679 The 'othering' of a human being, no matter who or what they are, is what leads to thousands of people dying from an atomic bomb. It happened then, and I would bet everything I have or ever will have that it will happen again. That is the tragedy of humanity, and why internet bullies/trolls are relevant. Infantile pleasure seekers who are more than willing to dismiss the humanity of a person simply to have some fun are a precursor to darker things. "Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny."

[@hendraenhawe7063]

which country researching and producing new weapons with billion dollars money? not mine

[@blackadder1966]

I have been and the visit to the museum was emotional. My thought was how could anyone start a war after visiting this place? World leaders should be made to visit such places.

[@jeffreybasker5810]

Such a sad and tragic story. Well done video! Thank you.

[@ninzo13]

Every video you make is a gift, even if it's a sad topic. Thanks for doing what you do John

[@ralph1270]

Thank you for this video. So moving, educational and vital. Loved it!

[@peterlanglois65]

Very well done John. Thank you for this video.

[@wapangmolier7404]

Just so amazing how Japanese instead of all this tragedy still stood up on their own feet... Huge respect...

[@Me-fm9zk]

Still standing, but humbled. Gone are the arrogant years when they thought they were unbeatable.

[@bidensucks2922]

With a lot of help from the US Champ

[@ガムミドリ]

@@bidensucks2922how /gen

[@bidensucks2922]

@@ガムミドリ Shuddap

[@ガムミドリ]

@@bidensucks2922 no I was genuinely asking I wanna know how? I’m not being sarcastic I’m just undereducated

[@clap13times]

Loved this. I was in Hiroshima with my school's Japanese class in 2012. As young Germans, it was very fascinating to a side of WWII that we didn't really learn in school. The museum made such a big impression on me, and the contrast between those heartwrenching stories within and the optimism and peacefulness of the park stroke me as especially telling of the Hiroshima mindset. We didn't go to the tower but I love the idea of the paper cranes on the side of the building! Must go when I visit next time.

[@GaganVSharma]

So your japanese I want to say something why modern day japan is like you know some funny things they all girls of Japan doing she makeuped like joker/clowns some silly thing she is doing some boys is like girls I mean the nature is just like girls or like the navety seen on boys or many people

[@GaganVSharma]

And I know that time of Japan is superpowerfull country a deadly warrior in Japan etc so please tell me I want to come japan soon!

[@GaganVSharma]

Why that type of things in Japan is going on!

[@adaadjoh]

If there were Oscars for KZbin vids this would win one. So unbelievably powerful - God bless you John for sharing this story with the world.

[@Danae78]

I hate heights but I love that beautiful idea of a paper crane filled glass panelled wall on the outside of a building! So thoughtful and lovely

[@nigeldepledge3790]

I've never been to Japan. If I visit one day, I'll be sure to visit Hiroshima. In the Richard Rhodes book "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", there's a chapter devoted to eyewitness accounts of the detonation and its effects, from the first few seconds to several weeks afterwards. It's a tough read, but so worthwhile.

[@TMMS-13]

Brilliant video. This is something that I have ALWAYS wondered about. WWII and the Edo Era have always been interesting to me. Thank you VERY much for this rare look into the true feelings and emotions of the Japanese people.

[@AsianLovePotato]

Keep up the good work John :)

[@randolphciurlino7255]

Thank you John. Very respectful and informative. Very soon there will be no one left from that time to speak to directly. Here in the US we largely ignore this week in our history. It should be remembered and discussed yearly. Peace

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Yes, it should be. We know the war is over. In 1941 I don’t think anyone would ever see Japan and the US as such close friends! My grandfather might be surprised that I live (have lived) in Japan for almost half my life were he alive! (I’d hope he’d come visit me :) Part of this job that makes me feel good is that I get a chance to report on and preserve a part of Japan for the world to see for future generations to learn from and it’s important to base it on facts not my opinion but those people who were there and who know more than me. I learned so much and hope everyone watching does too.

[@Amit.Thinks]

Even after such a disaster, Japan scaled far quicker than any other country ever expected. Kudos to the Japanese people and its government.

[@Drewster327]

Ive been to both pearl harbor and hiroshima and paid my honor to both, i think everyone should visit both to really help understand what happened back then and help heal the scars of war and build better relationships with our friends across the pacfic

[@thesherlockhound]

Well said

[@MrSpudz2]

We also need to visit Nanking China to truly grasp the full meaning of the war in the pacific

[@hiccup17mark84]

I went to Pearl Harbour and thought of all the men that died in the battleship Arizona

[@Kimber123]

I was at Pearl Harbor as a child and remember seeing Japanese tourists crying. Had they not done this sneak attack, it's questionable whether we would have entered this war.