![Cenotaph in Peace Memorial Park](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/xerius/medium/35969872.03Thecenotaph18.07.2004.jpg) Cenotaph in Peace Memorial Park |
![Genbaku Dōmu from across the Motoyasu-gawa](https://a4.pbase.com/u6/xerius/medium/37619804.11GenbakudomuAtomicBombDomeBIG18.07.2004.jpg) Genbaku Dōmu from across the Motoyasu-gawa |
![Under the memorial arch](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/97/490897/3/49824784.06Underthememorialarch18.07.2004.jpg) Under the memorial arch |
![Paper cranes at the Children's Peace Memorial](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/97/490897/3/49824836.09PapercranesattheChildrensPeaceMemorial18.07.2004.jpg) Paper cranes at the Children's Peace Memorial |
![Mother and Child in the Storm statue](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/xerius/medium/35969887.28ChildrenofWorldPeaceMonumentwithmuseumbeyond18.07.2004.jpg) "Mother and Child in the Storm" statue |
![Hypocenter plaque](https://a4.pbase.com/u6/xerius/medium/37619984.20Plaquedirectlybelowthehypocenter18.07.2004.jpg) Hypocenter plaque |
![Hiroshima-jō 広島城](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/xerius/medium/35970013.39Hiroshimajofromacrossthemoat18.07.2004.jpg) Hiroshima-jō 広島城 |
![Buddhist peace dedication by the A-Bomb Dome](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344642.6cRvUheg.jpg) Buddhist peace dedication by the A-Bomb Dome |
![Early morning along the Motoyasu-gawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344644.7Z07dcF8.jpg) Early morning along the Motoyasu-gawa |
![A crowd awaits the memorial ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344646.s7iLyzzA.jpg) A crowd awaits the memorial ceremony |
![Laying wreaths at the cenotaph](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344647.3y5uwxcT.jpg) Laying wreaths at the cenotaph |
![The releasing of the doves at the ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344648.3RDTS3IO.jpg) The releasing of the doves at the ceremony |
![Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda gives a speech](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344649.SQwbV8lu.jpg) Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda gives a speech |
![The choir singing at the finale](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344650.hggIgPHL.jpg) The choir singing at the finale |
![Memorial plaque donated by Volgograd](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344652.FyuKO5PN.jpg) Memorial plaque donated by Volgograd |
![Lining up to pray at the cenotaph](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344656.xLASsIUe.jpg) Lining up to pray at the cenotaph |
![My own paper crane peace contribution](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344659.2aPm6x8i.jpg) My own paper crane peace contribution |
![Pair of streetcars passing the A-Bomb Dome](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344665.pRISki0z.jpg) Pair of streetcars passing the A-Bomb Dome |
![Takuei-ike at Shukkei-en](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344669.lMyy9Qrr.jpg) Takuei-ike at Shukkei-en |
![Woman with parasol descending from Seifū-kan](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344674.MamCugCu.jpg) Woman with parasol descending from Seifū-kan |
![Stone lantern and vermilion bridge, Shukkei-en](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344677.nojgXFuj.jpg) Stone lantern and vermilion bridge, Shukkei-en |
![Tranquil pond scene](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344680.SWfLo4X9.jpg) Tranquil pond scene |
![Woman and parasol atop Kokō-kyō](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344682.KlpjyMQv.jpg) Woman and parasol atop Kokō-kyō |
![Glimpse of the pond through the trees](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344684.uv7Br6IH.jpg) Glimpse of the pond through the trees |
![Meigetsu-tei, Shukkei-en](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344687.4YK0edQF.jpg) Meigetsu-tei, Shukkei-en |
![A bit of modern borrowed scenery](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344689.B1pAooHm.jpg) A bit of modern "borrowed scenery" |
![Curious local turtle, Shukkei-en](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344693.80XpVtV1.jpg) Curious local turtle, Shukkei-en |
![View across the pond and islets](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102344695.6AYfA6dV.jpg) View across the pond and islets |
![South end of the pond with Yūyū-tei](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347179.FdMcl4BH.jpg) South end of the pond with Yūyū-tei |
![Rihga Royal Hotel looming over Taiko-yagura and moat](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347181.GxtLNscr.jpg) Rihga Royal Hotel looming over Taiko-yagura and moat |
![Surviving tree from the atomic bombing](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347185.gxrGCpNK.jpg) Surviving tree from the atomic bombing |
![Restored donjon of Hiroshima-jō peeking out](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347188.lQ16OtNS.jpg) Restored donjon of Hiroshima-jō peeking out |
![Below the tenshu of Hiroshima-jō](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347195.wEcyIx3f.jpg) Below the tenshu of Hiroshima-jō |
![Hazy view of Hiroshima skyline](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347196.fFtnKfNF.jpg) Hazy view of Hiroshima skyline |
![Northeasterly view from the castle tower](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347197.3RmYHFHo.jpg) Northeasterly view from the castle tower |
![Restored Nino-maru of Hiroshima-jō](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347198.Mh2Symqq.jpg) Restored Nino-maru of Hiroshima-jō |
![Reconstructed main castle gate and Hira-yagura](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347200.f2HY6vvH.jpg) Reconstructed main castle gate and Hira-yagura |
![Paper cranes by the Prefectural Sports Center](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347201.8qadJbJQ.jpg) Paper cranes by the Prefectural Sports Center |
![Spicy tsukemen - a Hiroshima treat](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347203.Fq8Q2LgA.jpg) Spicy tsukemen - a Hiroshima treat |
![Westbound streetcar leaving Honkawa-chō](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347208.umnEOFL8.jpg) Westbound streetcar leaving Honkawa-chō |
![Atop the Aioi-bashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347210.YSMGn1m1.jpg) Atop the Aioi-bashi |
![Genbaku Dōmu viewed from Aioi-bashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347213.SqXtKETx.jpg) Genbaku Dōmu viewed from Aioi-bashi |
![A-Bomb Dome and riverside path](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347217.3PaMaxlv.jpg) A-Bomb Dome and riverside path |
![Vending machine station off the riverbank](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347224.UJcbfrYd.jpg) Vending machine station off the riverbank |
![Ruins beside the Genbaku Dōmu](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347221.hLpJyR0x.jpg) Ruins beside the Genbaku Dōmu |
![Prayer Monument for Peace](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347227.pXhpzFG4.jpg) Prayer Monument for Peace |
![Opera performance in the Peace Memorial Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347229.Q91ghrBV.jpg) Opera performance in the Peace Memorial Park |
![Ringing the Peace Bell](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347232.4WHPg7Ys.jpg) Ringing the Peace Bell |
![Memorial for Korean Victims of the Atomic Bomb](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102347234.idGkeHn4.jpg) Memorial for Korean Victims of the Atomic Bomb |
![Strands of origami cranes at the Children's Memorial](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348576.XcU8kEY3.jpg) Strands of origami cranes at the Children's Memorial |
![Statues atop the Children's Peace Memorial](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348585.toY90IqI.jpg) Statues atop the Children's Peace Memorial |
![Tourist Rest House - an atomic bomb survivor](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348590.u28ykafV.jpg) Tourist Rest House - an atomic bomb survivor |
![Flame of Peace with Memorial Museum beyond](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348597.k50vAkSA.jpg) Flame of Peace with Memorial Museum beyond |
![Wreaths arranged in front of the Cenotaph](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348605.xgzOXT15.jpg) Wreaths arranged in front of the Cenotaph |
![Visitors walking towards the Cenotaph](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348613.kSaYhO6j.jpg) Visitors walking towards the Cenotaph |
![In front of the Peace Memorial Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348620.m3lp1ZQB.jpg) In front of the Peace Memorial Museum |
![View across the Peace Memorial Park](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348629.kEOLdouC.jpg) View across the Peace Memorial Park |
![Setting up for the Lantern Floating Ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348642.dXio2btJ.jpg) Setting up for the Lantern Floating Ceremony |
![Putting out the first few lanterns](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348658.WAojDqFK.jpg) Putting out the first few lanterns |
![Colored lanterns floating to shore](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348671.Hq6zoaB1.jpg) Colored lanterns floating to shore |
![Visitors on the Motoyasu-bashi](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348685.Yrq6Gnbr.jpg) Visitors on the Motoyasu-bashi |
![Snapping pictures of the lanterns](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348692.0JrySc7N.jpg) Snapping pictures of the lanterns |
![Group of Peace Lanterns](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348706.opK7ynOB.jpg) Group of Peace Lanterns |
![Boat moving up the Motoyasu-gawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348710.RM2nvB9a.jpg) Boat moving up the Motoyasu-gawa |
![Batch of lanterns hugging the shore](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348718.xy7G0M4b.jpg) Batch of lanterns hugging the shore |
![Glowing lanterns in front of the Genbaku Dōmu](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348726.IkpW0Y0A.jpg) Glowing lanterns in front of the Genbaku Dōmu |
![Peace Lanterns moving upstream after nightfall](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348731.xk1P2ROz.jpg) Peace Lanterns moving upstream after nightfall |
![Looking downstream over the Motoyasu-gawa](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348735.v8UyDWQw.jpg) Looking downstream over the Motoyasu-gawa |
![Cooking up okonomiyaki](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102348739.Xia9IxVH.jpg) Cooking up okonomiyaki |
![Layered Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349133.o132QV8J.jpg) Layered Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki |
![All ready to eat!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349140.5oXnOYiZ.jpg) All ready to eat! |
![Memorial Cathedral for World Peace](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349147.M7cqag2p.jpg) Memorial Cathedral for World Peace |
![Modern streetcar on Aioi-dōri](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349160.dFWH1CLu.jpg) Modern streetcar on Aioi-dōri |
![Former Bank of Japan - another A-Bomb survivor](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349165.62Pgcceu.jpg) Former Bank of Japan - another A-Bomb survivor |
![Old streetcar at Fukuro-machi](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349174.R5MZYpkE.jpg) Old streetcar at Fukuro-machi |
![Okonomimura - Hiroshima's largest okonomiyaki shop](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/97/490897/3/102349178.ZFGyMBZ4.jpg) Okonomimura - Hiroshima's largest okonomiyaki shop |