Hiroshima Prefecture Office

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What stories could these walls tell? Before you stands the Hiroshima Prefecture Office. It’s a building that has witnessed the resilience of Hiroshima, from a time of tremendous devastation to its modern-day vibrancy. The original Hiroshima Prefecture Office, a Meiji-era structure, stood just 900 meters from the hypocenter of the atomic bomb. It was tragically destroyed. The building, along with countless lives, was lost that day. The spirit of Hiroshima, however, could not be extinguished. Immediately, the Prefecture Office staff began operating from different locations: first a temple, then a police station, even a portion of a car factory. Finally, in 1956, they moved to the current Hiroshima Prefecture Office building. Today, the Hiroshima Prefecture Office serves as a symbol of the prefecture’s commitment to peace and progress. It’s a reminder that from the ashes of tragedy, hope can rise, and lives can be rebuilt. The Hiroshima Prefecture Office is more than just a government building. It’s a testament to the indomitable spirit of the people it serves.

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