“Even amidst utter devastation, resilience can take root.” This unassuming memorial marks a site forever etched in history. The Busesai Hazard memorial, right before you, stands as a solemn testament to the catastrophic landslides that ravaged Hiroshima on August 20, 2014. It might not have the immediate visual impact of the Genbaku Dome. But this memorial compels us to remember that nature’s fury, like the horrors of war, can leave scars both visible and unseen. The memorial was inaugurated in 2017. It serves as a reminder of the devastating power of nature. It is also a tribute to the indomitable spirit of Hiroshima. A city that has risen from ashes. A city determined to learn from its past and build a more resilient future.
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“A castle built on the plain?” you might ask. “Isn’t that a bit…exposed?” And indeed, the Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja, the