5) Promoting the Culture of Peace is the Role of Cities

In order to create an environment that enables the culture of peace to take root in civil society, here are some examples of Hiroshima City’s city planning initiatives:

(1) Initiatives that enable citizens to enjoy the benefits of peace through cultural arts and sports exchanges: create opportunities for citizens to appreciate the peace that surrounds them by holding art and sporting events.

(2) Initiatives that provide citizens with opportunities to participate in peace study or activities to share in the will for peace: offer peace education to young people who will become the leaders of tomorrow and provide citizens with lifelong peace learning opportunities.

(3) Initiatives that spread the will for peace through city image: use flowers to create a landscape that reduces stress and develop buildings that are symbolic of peace.

(4) Initiatives that allow citizens to understand the realities of the atomic bombing on a personal level: preserve atomic-bombed buildings and convey the experiences of the hibakusha to the next generation.

(5) Initiatives that help the city gain global recognition as a peace city: hold international exchange events and spread messages of peace at home and abroad.

Initiatives during Culture of Peace Month
In 2021, the City of Hiroshima designated the month of November as Culture of Peace Month during which a variety of peace culture-themed events are held with the cooperation of private companies and citizen groups, among others.

In 2022, we expanded the extent of our initiatives to surrounding municipalities and held 68 events, including those organized by surrounding municipalities. Each event used a common logo which helped to facilitate mutual participation. We believe that participation in these events provided citizens with opportunities to raise awareness and take action for peace.

We will continue to hold events during Culture of Peace Month so that citizens will take the initiative to think about and take action for peace.

1) The Atomic Bombing and the Will of Hiroshima
2) Becoming an International Peace Culture City
3) What is the Culture of Peace?
4) The Significance of Promoting the Culture of Peace
6) The Will for Peace Based on the Realities of the Atomic Bombing
7) Promotion of the Culture of Peace by Mayors for Peace
Conclusion: Importance of Citizen-Led Initiatives ​

Inquiries regarding this page

Peace Promotion Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
Tel: 81-82-242-7831/Fax: 81-82-242-7452
E-mail：peace@city.hiroshima.lg.jp