Today was one of the most solemn occassions of our trip. We went to the Nagasaki National Peace Museum where we heard Akio Sakit, an 80 year old survivor of the nuclear bomb attack on Nagasaki, speak about his experience on that day. We were deeply moved to hear how his life was changed forever in a split second. Today he is healthy and speaks often about his life. He believes that the only way to prevent nuclear war is by telling his story.
After our meeting with Akio, we were able to tour the museum and reflect on the devastating impact that the nuclear bomb had on Nagasaki. In the afternoon the students met Japanese students. They talked about their ideas on how young people can make a difference for peace.
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