The uranium bomb explosion in Hiroshima devastated the city, demolishing nearly 70% of buildings over a 5 square mile radius. The Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, constructed in 1915, survived, becoming a symbol for peace known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. This site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city's sports culture thrives, with stadiums for soccer and baseball attracting fans. Hibakushas symbolize disarmament initiatives, and the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo in 2024 for preserving survivor narratives.
The Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, a multifunctional building created in 1915, was one of the few buildings that remained standing after the explosion.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, which includes the remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center for peace activism events.
In 2024, the city welcomed the Edion Peace Wing, a soccer stadium, and the Mazda Stadium, home of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, both reflecting the city's sporting culture.
In 2024, the organization Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its advocacy work concerning survivors and disarmament initiatives.
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