Nagasaki Marks 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing with Powerful Peace Declaration

On August 9, 2025, Nagasaki marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing by U.S. forces, with a solemn Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki read out the 'Nagasaki Peace Declaration,' powerfully appealing to 'connect a divided world from the perspective of global citizens' and transmitting a strong resolve for nuclear weapons abolition to the world.

The Context

The city of Nagasaki, like Hiroshima, suffered a devastating atomic bombing by the United States during World War II, on August 9, 1945. Every year, on this date, a solemn Peace Memorial Ceremony is held to commemorate the victims, pray for lasting peace, and call for the abolition of nuclear weapons. A central part of this ceremony is the 'Nagasaki Peace Declaration,' delivered by the Mayor of Nagasaki, which serves as a global appeal for peace and disarmament, reflecting the city's unique experience as a victim of nuclear warfare.

Mayor Suzuki's Peace Declaration resonated deeply with many citizens. On social media, comments poured in, such as 'I was moved to tears by the soulful appeal,' 'It was filled with a strong sense of anger and sorrow not seen in previous declarations,' and 'A tremendous peace declaration powerfully broadcast to the world.' Particular praise was given to the part where he quoted the late Senji Yamaguchi, the first atomic bomb survivor to speak at the UN Headquarters in 1982, noting its strong persuasive power delivered with modulated intonation.

In his declaration, the Mayor emphasized the crisis of nuclear war and called for a concrete path towards nuclear weapons abolition. He also stressed the importance of connecting a divided world through dialogue rather than force, urging 'an immediate end to conflict' by calling for a ceasefire. Furthermore, he strongly urged the Japanese government to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons as soon as possible. The City of Nagasaki has published the full text of the Peace Declaration on its website, calling for public support of its contents.

Issued at the significant 80-year milestone of the bombing, this Peace Declaration delivered a fervent wish for peace and a strong message for nuclear weapons abolition both domestically and internationally. For many, it was a day to reaffirm their shared resolve, through the words of Nagasaki's Mayor, never to repeat the tragedy of nuclear devastation.

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