Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Society

About this event

On the anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing on August 9th, Zojoji Temple holds a solemn memorial service to honor those who lost their lives and to renew the temple's commitment to world peace. Monks offer prayers and ring the temple bell in an act of remembrance that transcends religious boundaries. The ceremony stands as a quiet but resolute expression of the human longing for a world free from nuclear weapons.