Suzuki Miekichi Literary Monument

Not associated directly with the atomic bombing.

Despite the proximity to the Genbaku dome, this double monument is not associated directly with the atomic bombing. It is a monument to the children's writer Miekichi Suzuki, a native of Hiroshima, wh...

Great statue

Very impressive statue to the writer Miekichi Suzuki who was born in Hiroshima. He was famous for writing a magazine for children where he suggested learning by observation.

A local hero

Coming from Europe we had not heard of this writer but reading his story is an interesting stimulus adding personal depth to the area

Very sad

This is a very sad little memorial commemorating the famous Japanese novelist. He was "lucky" that he died before the bomb was dropped.

A sad story

I couldn't help thininkg about the Japanese animé called Hotaru no haka (Grave of the fireflies) as there were many children whose parents died during the bombing.