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Hiroshima Survivor Cries, and Obama Gives Him a Hug

At Hiroshima Memorial, Obama Says Nuclear Arms Require 'Moral Revolution' By GARDINER HARRIS "Technological progress without an equivalent progress in human institutions can doom us," said Mr. Obama, the first sitting American president to visit the city.

Hiroshima Survivor Cries, and Obama Gives Him a Hug By JONATHAN SOBLE Shigeaki Mori, who was 8 when the United States dropped the bomb, spent decades researching the fates of American P.O.W.s killed in Hiroshima.

Survivors Recount Horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki By MOTOKO RICH More than 120,000 people who lived through the atomic bombings in 1945 are still alive. Several survivors shared their stories, and thoughts about the president's visit. Times Readers' Advice for Obama in Hiroshima: Focus on a Nuclear-Free Future

Reduction of Nuclear Arsenal Has Slowed Under Obama, Report Finds By WILLIAM J. BROAD As President Obama prepares to visit Hiroshima, Japan, a new census from the Pentagon details the administration's efforts to dismantle warheads.

Fear Sharpens in Japan

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Fear Sharpens in Japan That Hiroshima's Lessons Are Fading By JONATHAN SOBLE As President Obama prepares to visit, the Asian country's aversion to war is being challenged by a conservative movement led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

At Hiroshima, Obama Faces Difficult Choices By MOTOKO RICH More than 70 years later, the bombing still evokes powerful emotions and the visit will not make everyone happy.

Obama, in Japan, Emphasizes Lingering Threat of Nuclear War By GARDINER HARRIS The president said that Hiroshima was not just a reminder of the toll of World War II, but also that "that the job's not done in reducing conflict."

Okinawa Murder Case Tests U.S.-Japan Ties Before Obama Visit By RICK GLADSTONE The arrest of an American in connection with the killing of a Japanese woman has escalated into a crisis that may complicate the Pentagon's operations in Okinawa.

‘Tokyo Fish Story’

‘Tokyo Fish Story’ Examines Art of Sushi at Old Globe

A new play at The Old Globe examines the art of sushi and the importance of work, legacy and perfection in a legendary Tokyo restaurant. Playwright Kimber Lee’s “Tokyo Fish Story” recalls on stage the 2011 documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” about a tiny restaurant considered the finest in Tokyo. In her play, master sushi chef Koji […] 

A Song for Nagasaki

A brilliant flash.   A wall of fire and smoke.   And death. 70,000 dead. And yet, Dr. Takashi Nagai, who survived the bombing of Nagasaki, found hope in the ruins. In this inspirational DVD, you'll learn: why the Japanese Emperor visited Dr. Nagai in his cottage. how Dr. Nagai abandoned atheism for Catholicism why Dr. Nagai is considered a national hero in Japan how in the rubble of Nagasaki Dr. Nagai found All That Remains the cause for Nagai's sainthood is open and he is currently a "Servant of God" Get All That Remains now at 20% off* with code ATR16.  If you haven't read A Song for Nagasaki, you'll want to order this book as well. In A Song for Nagasaki Father Paul Glynn writes a riveting biography of the holy man of Nagasaki. He also provides historical background on Nagai's family, the history of Japan and glimpses into Japanese culture that will help you to better understand Catholicism in Japan.   As an added bonus, the book contains artwork by Dr. Nagai and pictures from his life.   Get A Song for Nagasaki now at 20% off* with code ATR16. All That Remains and A Song for Nagasaki will provide you with inspiration and food for thought about the morality of war, the good that God takes from horrible situations and how a Catholic doctor became a national hero and his book a national bestseller in a country with less than 2% Christian population. For a limited time only save 20%* on All That Remains and A Song for Nagasaki with coupon code ATR16 at checkout.

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Itō Jakuchū’s celebration of life

Groom Has A Mind-Blowing First Dance With His Bride