European UnionHiroshima commemorated the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing during a ceremony attended by approximately 50,000 people, including representatives from around 120 countries. The mayor, Kazumi Matsui, condemned the continued justification of nuclear weapons by major powers and warned against the risks of cycles of retaliation. He emphasized the need for global disarmament and urged citizens to learn from history. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended the event for the first time and mentioned her intention to pursue a world without nuclear weapons through the UN framework. However, there is speculation that Japan might reconsider its postwar 'three non-nuclear principles,' particularly regarding allowing nuclear weapons on its soil. Survivors of the bombings expressed concern over increasing international support for nuclear deterrence, despite Japan's reliance on the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the perspectives of Hiroshima's mayor, the Japanese prime minister, and survivors, offering multiple viewpoints on nuclear disarmament and deterrence. It does not favor one side over the other and includes both criticism of nuclear weapons and acknowledgment of Japan's security倚
