Hiroshima Day Peace Photography Project
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Each year, on Hiroshima Day, our community gathers in the quiet glow of the Buddhist temple to remember, to reflect, and to recommit ourselves to peace. I photograph this event freely—capturing portraits, rituals, lanterns, and the shared humanity that fills the space. These images are offered to everyone at no cost, as a small contribution to a much larger message: peace is something we build together.
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