Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition
2026/10/6
On October 6, Ambassador Takewaka attended the opening event of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition held at Reykjavík City Hall and delivered a speech.
At the opening event, President Halla Tómasdóttir delivered remarks, alongside Ms. Björk Magnúsdóttir, President of the Reykjavík City Council, and Mr. Yoshifumi Ishida, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Ms. Teruko Yahata, who was eight years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, also shared her personal experiences as a survivor.
At the opening event, President Halla Tómasdóttir delivered remarks, alongside Ms. Björk Magnúsdóttir, President of the Reykjavík City Council, and Mr. Yoshifumi Ishida, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Ms. Teruko Yahata, who was eight years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, also shared her personal experiences as a survivor.
The exhibition at Reykjavík City Hall features photographic panels, artifacts related to the atomic bombings, and personal belongings of victims, and will remain on display until 1 November.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Photo Poster Exhibition is being held at the University of Iceland until 7 November. The exhibition aims to deepen understanding of the devastating consequences of the atomic bombings and the value of peace, while providing, in particular, younger generations with an opportunity to reflect on the inhumanity of nuclear weapons and the importance of peace.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Photo Poster Exhibition is being held at the University of Iceland until 7 November. The exhibition aims to deepen understanding of the devastating consequences of the atomic bombings and the value of peace, while providing, in particular, younger generations with an opportunity to reflect on the inhumanity of nuclear weapons and the importance of peace.