🙏I will never forget my Fathers stories, he was a WWII Veteran/Hero who fought against the Japanese. Ironically he grew up speaking English, Spanish, and Japanese. Worked at a Japanese grocery store in NorCal (Northern California, USA), when the call came he went and fought in the Philippines(wounded), and went to Hiroshima as soon as the Japanese surrendered as an occupation force (He Translated). Not once did my Dad say anything negative about the Japanese people (He cared for the Japanese people), he understood that it's just the way it was . I'm proud of my Dad. 😊🙏

@burritos1000

4 жыл бұрын

I'm proud of your dad also. I wish more people would allow themselves to see the way your father saw the Japanese and realize that everyone was a victim of the war.

@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN

4 жыл бұрын

Your father is a true hero and I'm so thankful for this story you shared. As an American, I'm so proud of him too. I think a lot of people here will be too. -John

@xcalibertrekker6693

4 жыл бұрын

There way to commit so many war crimes and think of all others as animals?

@xcalibertrekker6693

4 жыл бұрын

Well I have never heard of the allies committing so many horrific war crimes so whose do you think?

@xcalibertrekker6693

4 жыл бұрын

@only good communist are buried in forgotten graves I believe it was justified. In the end it helped save the lives of millions of people.

My grandmother was in Hiroshima that day. She was 7 and living near the mountains due to evacuation. She was eating breakfast with other kids and heard a huge explosion. The sealing crumbled on them immediately. She told me that she saw the clouds coming from the city and it kinda looked like cotton candy. She didn't have sever physical damage but soon she got sick and suffered for a long time. The doctor told her family that she would die soon but she survived by eating figs that her neigbor gave her. My grandmother is going to turn 84 this year. I appreciate her for sharring those stories with me because must be painful for her to speak about it.

@PRIESTWORLD

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@huyked

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe sit down with her and set up a camera and just talk about this and have it as a witness for future generations, and for your family and you.

@user-wj3gl1vr1e

3 жыл бұрын

@@huyked Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. Thank you！

@huyked

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-wj3gl1vr1e You're welcome. The sooner the better.

@hoyaboarder

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-wj3gl1vr1e I hope you look up what Japanese did during WW2 and try to understand how other colonised countries were like under Japan. Japan as a WW2 criminal country, I have no sympathy whatsoever for people in Hiroshima.

My mom just turned 91 yesterday, and she is a SURVIVOR! She lost her father a few days before the war ended, and believe that impacted her life more than anything. She moved from Kure, Hiroshima, to Seattle in 1964, the year before I was born. I moved to Tokyo in 1983 and fell deeply in love with my culture. I wish she would tell more stories about her childhood, but I believe it's still too painful for her.

@brookzerai615

3 жыл бұрын

We need to know ,her story is our collective human story ,ask her again please, film it !thanks ! love from Ethiopia !

@astrolightingyt4531

3 жыл бұрын

She’s lying

@hello9495

3 жыл бұрын

don't trust you chief

@shitpiss6237

3 жыл бұрын

@@astrolightingyt4531 why would she lie bruh

@funnyvideos-mp2ii

2 жыл бұрын

America is mother of terrorism

Thank you so much for making this video. Born in 1940, in Tokyo, Japan the story of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bomb experience has been always in the back of my head.

This video made me feel so much. Thank you to you and Yuji's family for sharing their story. Also, i just wanted to say how awesome Yuji's son's english is!!!

People in Hiroshima do not dislike America, because they hope no more experience of Hiroshima as a human kind. They do not want to revenge, just no more. That is the honest feeling, that is all.

@dhruveshpatel1109

4 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart.

@michaeljohnson7929

4 жыл бұрын

It's called "being humbled", not sure what translation it would have in Japanese.

@Dustin-ps6ol

4 жыл бұрын

then why dose Japan keep the largest amount of processed nuclear materials that can be instantly used for nuclear weapons against international concerns?

@Dustin-ps6ol

4 жыл бұрын

Japan behaved like this right before it made a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. That's why Donald Trump paid a short visit to Pearl Harbor before his visit to Japan years ago. Japan can never be trusted.

@michaeljohnson7929

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dustin-ps6ol The same could be applied to the Middle East never trusting the west again after the last few wars we've had this century. Japan done bad sure, but never be trusted? what are you talking about. My grandad was a POW who had his teeth pulled out by them, but not even he would say that. It is like saying, Germany can't be trusted today either.

If we don't end war, war will end us. - H.G Wells

@knarftrakiul3881

4 жыл бұрын

Founding fathers said " if all men were angels there would be no need for a constitution " . War will never end because there will ALWAYS be someone hellbent on ruling the world and enslaving others.

@jonathansantos6009

4 жыл бұрын

Norah X yes your right. Hawaii japenese are the anger of that history? Women are working with them and attacking technology out of dis-pite.

@TesterBoy

4 жыл бұрын

Norah X that comment by H.G. Wells shows how stupid he was...

@johnmcdonald9304

4 жыл бұрын

Norah X. If war is obsolete than men are.

@udith

4 жыл бұрын

From Cod WW2 right?

Wow, John what a powerful vlog! Thank you‼🙏

Great video! I'm teaching my children about history, they were glued to this one. I would love to travel all around. Amazing stories from survivors and how they even lived through it! My Grandmother lived through the german war under Hitler. Fell in love with my grandfather (who spoke english and italian lol) he saved her (she spoke only german) and her family..took them back to 🇺🇸 and they lived an amazing life. Her stories were heartbreaking. We just lost her a year ago in December she was 93. 🥺

@patrickrobinson317

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to tell your kids that Hiroshima was host to a Major Naval Base and MULTIPLE Army Bases located right in the center of the city. It was also the home of SEVERAL bomb factories and other suppliers of the Japanese War Machine. 🤨🤨🤨 To pretend Hiroshima was not a valid target is nonsense. These same facts apply to Nagasaki as well. Do NOT sugar Coat the reality of the situation to your kids by omission of the vital FACTS.

@lastochka100

Жыл бұрын

I felt a little weird teaching my kids about all the atrocities throughout world history, but you have validated my actions even more now. I feel like I’m not the only weird one who thinks it’s important for our children to know history as good and bad as it is.

@otakuchanyo

Жыл бұрын

Om shanti 🙏

@patrickrobinson317

Жыл бұрын

@8866 Panda Did your grandmother work at one of the bomb factories in Hiroshima? Or, did she work at one of the Army or Navy bases in Hiroshima? 🤔 How did her job at the time help supply the Japanese War Machine ?

@Kimber123

9 ай бұрын

@@patrickrobinson317 Yes, these Leftist pacifists like to rewrite history as we know. How come no one mentions the horrific sneak attack at Pearl Harbor while our soldiers slept which got us into this war. The making and dropping of these two bombs was nothing short of genius - which was done to save millions of lives - another part they like to omit. What a miraculous feat. American ingenuity at its finest.

What did you think about the story? Are you interested in visiting Hiroshima? Have you been before? Share your stories below. I'll tag the best one to the top! If you liked it, hit the like button so I know to make more content like this and make sure notification are on (they're usually not) so you don't miss an episode of ONLY in JAPAN -John

@stayathomemeatbag

4 жыл бұрын

ONLY in JAPAN this WAs very emotional thank you for showing me this experience

@Znkun

4 жыл бұрын

Why don't u try doing things less formal, that way you'll have views, and interest in your channel

@kermitthefrog9623

4 жыл бұрын

@@Znkun he's done a can only restaurant lol. But if you want something more relaxed I suggest looking at his live streams

@J_Razz

4 жыл бұрын

@@Znkun idiot much?

@Denden16995

4 жыл бұрын

I definitly want to visit Hiroshima ! Maybe cause i just love Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

Went there the other day and couldn’t help but cry. I’m not an emotional person at all but standing there at the hypocenter seeing the original rumble and destruction was just so humbling as a human being

This was a very well put together video. I enjoyed it. Thank you. 😊

平和公園の近くに住んでいる広島県人です。 本当に私たちが伝えたい事を何一つ間違える事なく伝えてくださり 本当に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。 海外から来られている観光客の方達を見かける度に わざわざ遠い所から平和公園にまで来てくださり有難うと いつも心の中で思っています。 私達にとって平和公園は日常で当たり前の存在なので 遠くから足を運んでくださり、すごい行動力だなと感心しています。

@markdouglas8073

3 жыл бұрын

広島を訪ねてきた事は忘れる事ができません。平和のお祈りをありがとうございます。(米国より)

The sad thing is genocide and wars are still happening in the other part of the world. I survived the killing fields of Cambodia in the 70s but most of my family members did not make it. I was just a teenager then. Love, Peace, and Respect!

@kentamitchell

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made it out alive. Where do you live today?

@mor4314

4 жыл бұрын

Hara kiri that’s what they did to not have pain it’s sad

@hendraenhawe7063

4 жыл бұрын

but in my country some people disrespect our military that. had succeeded defeating communism

@eliasmelgar2113

4 жыл бұрын

My family was involved in a brutal war as well (The Salvadoran civil war) and when they tell me stories about the atrocities, it makes me heart broken.

@25Newengland

4 жыл бұрын

Pol pot dreamt of a socialist utopia, history often repeats itself, don’t vote for Bernie Sanders

Thank you, I’m seeing this as I’m riding the train to Hiroshima today, it’s been one of my life wishes to visit and observe the memory of that sad day. May all the victims Rest In Peace.

My grandfather was a POW of the Japanese. He hated them til the day he died. I don't blame him.

@Me-fm9zk

Жыл бұрын

I am almost certain that he was not an innocent tourist. He was there to kill Japanese, and probably killed some, so what was his complain?

@tboman4128

Жыл бұрын

@@Me-fm9zk Because the Japanese were brutal to prisoners. They started the war.

@tboman4128

Жыл бұрын

@かませ犬 The Japanese were very brutal to their prisoners of war. Prisoners of war endured gruesome tortures with rats and ate grasshoppers for nourishment. Some were used for medical experiments and target practice. About 50,000 Allied prisoners of war died, many from brutal treatment. Prisoners were routinely beaten, starved and abused and forced to work in mines and war-related factories in clear violation of the Geneva Conventions. Of the 27,000 Americans taken prisoner by the Japanese, a shocking 40 percent died in captivity, according to the U.S. Congressional Research Service.

It was emotional to hear Mr. Numata reflect on things he clearly wanted to forget. We are grateful that the last of the living, testaments to the event are willing to speak. Thanks for the sensitivity shown.

@ima7333

4 жыл бұрын

Everything it’s this kind of attitude that renders never ending cycle of hatred. It’s not the decision makers who paid with their lives but their people & the “slaves” they brought in from their colonies. And guess what? The japanese also paid back to the US in term of economic domination so back to my previous point.

@Simmomufc

4 жыл бұрын

@Everything You should be ashamed.

@anastaciafang270

4 жыл бұрын

If they didn't plan that surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killing so many Americans this would have never happened. War is bad. 😭

@dredgewalker

4 жыл бұрын

@@Simmomufc Ashamed? They wanted to conquer asia and were very cruel to prisoners of war. They killed and raped many from my country during the war and if if not for the atomic bomb there would be lots more death on both sides. The Japanese at that time got what they asked for. We may have forgiven them but their past deeds were not forgotten.

@Simmomufc

4 жыл бұрын

@@dredgewalker And if you know your history Japan was on the brink of collapse either way. Nuclear bombs were never the answer.

I visited that place last April and the park is really peaceful and on the cenotaph it says " Let all the souls here rest in peace for we shall not repeat the evil"

@knarftrakiul3881

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right. God forbid another evil empire like Japan had in WWII would rise up again trying to take over the world and bombing other countries. That is very reason we drop the bomb. To force Japan to surrender.

@F5_cena

4 жыл бұрын

Japan should never attacked America

Such a sad and tragic story. Well done video! Thank you.

As a US Marine stationed in 1981 at MCAS Iwakuni which is about 25 miles, we would go to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Often there would be Japanese our age also at the park and would like to engage in conversation. It was always a friendly exchange; I never remember any bad incidents in Hiroshima.

@tomkeane2629

Жыл бұрын

You never remember any bad incidents there???? USA dropped a nuke on a city!!!

@genericwhitemale1114

Жыл бұрын

We lived at Kadena in Okinawa

"I don't remember much else during that day" I get you, I'd subconsciously suppress such hopeless agonizing horror too.

my grandma was 2 years old at that time and barely survived. she was walking behind of a big wall of Hiroshima Red-cross hospital. If not I am not here today

@xxsanjaysinghxx

4 жыл бұрын

What you heard from him? I mean he must have heard the seen stories from his dad and families.

@jellydee123

4 жыл бұрын

The universe would still be here, so why wouldn't you be?

@ABDlRlZAK

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, your grandmother was blessed to survive, just imagine the hundreds of thousands who would be alive today if those 80,000 didn’t die. Just like how if your grandmother didn’t survive, you wouldn’t be here. It’s really weird to feel sad for people that haven’t even existed yet. Very terrible how family thousands of family lineages ended that day, just imagine their great great grandchildren today if they existed. 😔

@akumaghilardi2992

3 жыл бұрын

How does your grandma remember that? She was two? there’s no recollection at 2 years old amid a factual memory.

@Mr-ll7cu

3 жыл бұрын

@@akumaghilardi2992 you forgmt everything? my oldest memory is of when i was 1 year old.

Thank you for this video. I was a US serviceman stationed in Japan in the 80’s and the most important thing I wanted to do was visit Hiroshima. I remember the rain getting off the train and being totally lost and just following the river downstream and coming up in the air as I was going up a bridge was the building. The emotions are still very clear of that day. Seems allot of peace park has changed since then. Smiling remembering a baseball game was playing when I was there.

@katayounmorvarid2787

10 ай бұрын

اقایان امریکایی،زیادهمچین غرور برتان نداره.زمین به طرز عجیبی گرده.اینکه ژاپن چه اشتباهاتی در منچوری وفیلیپین کرد ،برای شما حقی ایجاد نمی کرده که ادبشان کنید.درنهایت جانیان به دادگاههای بین المللی فراخوانده میشدند وشدیدا به مجازات اعمال خود میرسیدند.هدف وسیله را توجیه نمیکند.ترومن یک دیوانه بود،وحالا منفور دنیاست.تقریباهمه ی کشورها الان بمب دارند،بسیار قوی تر از پسر کوچک ومرد چاق.پس!!!!!زیاد خودتان را جدی نگیریدوعقلانی ببینید.بزودی امریکاییها مجبور میشوند در کمال حقارت در پیش چشم دنیا از قر‬‏بانیان ژاپنی عذر خواهی کنند.بهتر است خاک ژاپن را ترک کنید.وزیاد از خود متشکر نباشید.شما ایران راهم نابود کردید الهی نابود شوید.

I have seen this video more than a few timed between years and i still cry this is heart melting,. Great video and research my friend

Being a WW II history guy... this brought tears to my eyes, I'm not exaggerating, it just shows that, it's not the ppl but the governments that drive wedges between races,cultures, and people.

@Ray89135

3 жыл бұрын

Governments represents the will of the people

@tenjou0

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ray89135 Hardly. Government represents the will of a select few people, and everyone else might as well pound dirt.

@Cre80s

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ray89135 That's what populations are brainwashed to think so governments can use them to attack other governments.

@georgeisaak5321

3 жыл бұрын

Yes , i agree , we need help because by our own we tend to loose control , we push the boundaries and we cause destruction .

@Ray89135

3 жыл бұрын

Do you notice the big increase in anti Chinese news in the media? Everyday, something negative about China. When you talk to people who visited or live in China, (including Americans), they tell a different story.

Whenever you see the footage of the mushroom cloud, just think, the moment it appears, thousands of people instantly vaporized

@abdesakib4424

4 жыл бұрын

USA convict others of atrocities where they themselves conducted the worst of humanity. I died a little bit thinking of the innocents that instantly vanished out of the blue. Is it this easy to take lives!

@jzwalz51robin45

4 жыл бұрын

@@abdesakib4424 If you really cared about this matter, you would educate yourself with facts about what actually happened before this incident. Educate yourself about the context. No matter how devastating it was, it truly was effective in ending the world war (if the war continued, the total casualties would have been much higher). This action is honestly nothing compared to the millions Stalin (around 20 million) and Hitler (around 6 million) have killed. I also note that you do not even consider how the Japanese army slaughtered Chinese citizens in Nanking (one-on-one slow killings with torture) men, women, children, babies, the old, the sick, etc. All this plus what they did in Korea & the Philippines.I guess you do not consider what happened to these innocent people as atrocities They did not "instantly vanish" but died slower painful deaths. Show less

@abdesakib4424

4 жыл бұрын

@@jzwalz51robin45 a real smart ass aren’t you? You think I don’t know your "facts". Thing is USA plays the " superhero " role everywhere, despite being the same villain as Stalin,Hitler or Musolini. When you are a hero, you can't just kill innocents. No matter what. Fight the crime with all you have. You can't just kill innocent people. NO. Secondly what about the role of the same superhero in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Palestine and countless other countries? They saved millions of lives in those places, didn’t they my brother? Each day thousands if men women children getting killed by American soldiers to shorten the "agony" of those poor souls, eh brother? Each day the US government robbing world economy to kill African economy with "Democracy " to starve and cause eventual "not so slow" death of millions of Africans,right? American kindness is a piece of art I must say. Don't @ me. I don’t have the "prodigal" privilege and "manners" like you my brother to just go on assume something about a complete stranger.

@scottywhitis6215

4 жыл бұрын

abde sakib we were attacked by them they took innocent lives of our people their action cause our reaction

@abdesakib4424

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottywhitis6215 a random extremist attack (which killed < 200 people) justifies mass genocide of millions of people in the middle east?

If you find yourself in Japan, visit Hiroshima, it's an incredible experience. Have visited twice, 2016 and 2017. Outside, people are talking and acting fairly normally, but the moment you enter the museum and are faced with the reality of what happened there, the place is close to silent.

@nigel900

Жыл бұрын

Same said for Pearl Harbor, Nanking, Bangka Island, Parit Sulong, Wake Island, Bataan, Sandakan, Sulug Island, Manila, Balikpapan, Rawagede, Duch East Indies, I could go on and on… where legions of innocent women and children were raped, tortured and slaughtered by the Imperial Japanese Empire (with support from the Japanese population). Visit theses memorials 👈🏻 it’s an incredible experience. And to put the “icing in the cake”, rather than capitulate after the Hiroshima bomb… they REFUSED, resulting in a 2nd bomb. War is terrible, and innocent people suffer, but sometimes it’s those “not so innocent” peoples who cultivate the seeds of their own destruction. Godspeed my friend.

@cor2250

11 ай бұрын

☢️

@Kimber123

9 ай бұрын

@@nigel900 Thank you for trying to educate some of these ignorant folks who have been brainwashed into thinking that the dropping of the these two bombs was such a terrible act. It was, in fact, a brilliantly coordinated effort and achievement that saved millions of lives. Had the Japanese pride allowed them to surrender at Potsdam, this wouldn't have been necessary, but the Japanese gov't decided to gamble with the lives of their people and this is what they got. They also ignored the constant warnings of the Americans to evacuate. Perhaps all these people who have the audacity to question the leadership of this country back then would have preferred an invasion instead in which five million Japanese would have perished.

Thank you for this Video! I learned much

Tastefully done John. It is so important to preserve these stories. I know my family have taken steps to preserve the stories of my Grandfather, who participated on d-day in Normandy and my Grandmother who worked as a ship builder (a real life Rosie!) Videos like this help preserve the full picture so hopefully future generations won't forget and take efforts to not repeat history.

@scratchpad7954

4 жыл бұрын

That's the reason why I don't even want to think about how Logan Paul would have reacted to coming to Hiroshima.

@bugeye8749

4 жыл бұрын

UNIT 731 is a crucial part of Japan’s history

@scratchpad7954

4 жыл бұрын

@calo10able That is so true. Unless you have a generation that actually lived through such an unspeakable tragedy as the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, there is no possibility of anyone being even remotely able to comprehend what that was like. The defining tragedy of the millennial generation is Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and even then, I was only five years old when the planes flew into the buildings.

@scratchpad7954

4 жыл бұрын

@calo10able That is exactly what I was thinking.

@bencole3271

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I'm here to say that your wrong on that view. There no don't is a very bad problem with youth today but there are still wise and thoughtful youth just far more spread out and then older times. Anyway this was a very sad thing that happened. My heart feels what my brain learns, it's touching. Yet, people older and younger tend to think Japanese were the victims and in a way yes but in reality America was attacked while a bigger fleet of Japanese were on their way to continue attacking. Thankfully we pushed them back and more attacks wouldn't come. Then we did what we HAD to do. I think people and the Japanese need to recognize this to keep the peace. I mean how could you blame America? If we did nothing we would not be here as a free country today, oh and also japan is better than it used to be to. Overall a horrible sad war and people need to remember. I mean this didn't have to happen but remember so we can keep peace around the world.

John, Thank you again for joining our peace tour and sharing the great stories of Hiroshima locals. This is the true story that we need to preserve and share with the rest of the world. Hiroshima has been through a lot but locals are always looking to the future. Hope to see you soon! - Magical Trip

@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN

4 жыл бұрын

MagicalTrip it was such a great experience for me and I want to say thank you for the support to make this mini documentary for the viewers. I’ve learned a lot through this journey making this episode and the knowledge will be shared for years to so many people who want to understand. Much love to Yuji, family and folks at Magical Trip. So glad we could release this on the memorial anniversary Aug 6th. -John

@briley672

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Magical Trip for doing what you do.

@stonedsavage7814

4 жыл бұрын

Never let your voice die may it be used to spread peace joy and ever lasting memories.

My close friend died by Leukemia in 1999. He was only 25. He was from Nagasaki ! Remember people in Japan still dying from Atoms :(

@mauricerogerson5825

2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese started it, the US finished it. If the Nippon Jin had developed the bomb first, the roles would no doubt be reversed.

Thanks for the video brother ❤️

I am a Filipino but my father studied automotive in Horishima, and he told me this story many and many times likes he never tired of telling it. Now this story is like part of my life and culture. I wish could still live long enough and have a chance to visit Japan specially Horishima. Thank you John and my favorite Japan vlog channel for showing this, it's my first time seeing the bomb memorial and emotionally watching it. I never expect that.

@filosofotacio8950

4 жыл бұрын

ummm... any idea what exactly was going on in the philippines prior this particular event?

@dulay28

4 жыл бұрын

@@filosofotacio8950 still bombing Manila and some Filipinos and Americans are fighting the Japanese.

@Ray89135

4 жыл бұрын

Before going there, you must first spell Hiroshima correctly.

@dulay28

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ray89135 sorry it's just typo. Mr perfect

@Ray89135

4 жыл бұрын

@@dulay28 not Mr. Perfect, just Mr. "Help you improve"

I came here for a cheerful video but left feeling humbled, grateful, and enlightened. Thanks for the vid.

@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN

4 жыл бұрын

T N a good video or story should leave an impression on you and make you feel an emotion, one way or another. I tried hard to end on a positive note, Keito is only 10 years old but volunteering to help others and understand well what happened on Aug 6, 1945. The city has a good soul.

I like your video. Clean and informative.

I grew up in South Africa. I was in primary school during apartheid, and history lessons always bugged me. National history was from one, and only one perspective. And international history was just about dates. There was no individual view point, only the political and winners view. This is the kind of history I want to know, where I can learn how people were personally affected by such horrific events. And hopefully share those memories to try stop it happening again. Love and blessings.

@attwan8059

6 ай бұрын

I feel the same

My father was there. He was a child. He told me all about the kempeitai. He told me that for years he had bad dreams about something he saw... He was 5. There is a river very close to where he lived. He walked down there with his older sister to go fishing to get food for their family a day after and he saw what he thought were dolls and mannequins he useto see in the stores not far from him floating down the river. He realized as he got close those weren't dolls and mannequins.

@lajenehuen260

4 жыл бұрын

Must've been traumatic...

@loscastillo8639

4 жыл бұрын

#rememberpearl kamakazi my ass retreat hell banzai my balls

@SL4PSH0CK

4 жыл бұрын

Survivors of the bomb after the detonations maybe to relive themselves from being burned, sadlt not knowing the bodies of water around the detonation are contained radiation

@MrEjidorie

3 жыл бұрын

@@qazwsx4776 Rape of Nanjing is not relevant to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Women and children who were slaughtered in Hiroshima were not responsible for Nanking Massacre, but Imperial Army and the Kuomintang Army were. Don`t bark at the wrong tree.

@Ray89135

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrEjidorie there were innocent people on both sides. But the Japanese people followed the wishes of the emperor, regardless of right or wrong. There was no protest over government policies or actions

Take a lesson from the atom bomb. If we don’t start to chill we are going to wipe our own species off the planet.

@guysmalley

4 жыл бұрын

inutero10 we have come a long way from the 50s when we would do duck and cover, google it

@tripd4949

4 жыл бұрын

Japanese cities that were nuked 80 years ago are better off than American cities with Democrat leadership for the same amount of time.

@titoplasma

4 жыл бұрын

That will never happen. Even if it happens it wouldn't matter since we are turned in to dust. Japan Bombing its symbolic its goes beyond what we understand superficially. Since the end of WW2 we entered in to the Cold War scam and ended in Germany with the braking of the Wall and the begging of the oil and cocaine war . Governments dont care about the people they dont share the same level of emotions as we the people share, its about power and control this wars are between the wealthy and the wealthiest and we are just in the middle . I admired the people of japan for their courage and ability to move on .

@basedjorts

4 жыл бұрын

The bombings have actually resulted in a major reduction in deaths. The fear of more nuclear bombings have reduced the outbreak of major wars.

@robert2935

4 жыл бұрын

Humans have already tested over 2,000 + nuclear weapons on this earth, yet we are still here. A war with nuclear weapons would not end the human species.

I've never been to Japan. If I visit one day, I'll be sure to visit Hiroshima. In the Richard Rhodes book "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", there's a chapter devoted to eyewitness accounts of the detonation and its effects, from the first few seconds to several weeks afterwards. It's a tough read, but so worthwhile.

Thanks so much for making this important historical record with such high production values. We get so used to seeing this event through the almost unreal lens of grainy black and white film that we too easily dismiss it.

When he said "Blame the war", I felt that.

@markc6714

4 жыл бұрын

What a load of rubbish. Blame the war ? How about blaming the Japanese for starting the war and teaching the kids what their true history is? It's akin to a rapist saying "don't blame the police, blame the world". Just disgusting. So much for a culture supposedly built on honour and respect. They can't even acknowledge what they did. At least Germany owns their history and doesn't try to whitewash it.

@bockscar1

4 жыл бұрын

No blame Japan's conquest !

@turdferg9703

4 жыл бұрын

War brings out the worst and best in people

@mailerdaemon2482

4 жыл бұрын

Japan deserves to be bombed in those days. The creepy thing is, they were enjoying and happy doing all those atrocities to the world.

@frankpitochelli6786

4 жыл бұрын

...😢...same here.. Forgiveness is not a virtue in our modern times.

It's a great service to history that you made time to make this video, John. Thank you! I lived in Hiroshima for several years in the early 60's and have gone back to visit several times over the years. It's a beautiful city and the citizens are kind. It's a good city to stay in while you make day trips to Miyajimi or Himeji Castle. My mother was 14 years old and living on an island off Kure City's coastline. She saw the bomb's flash and cloud while she was on her school's playground. Like Yuji's great uncle, her mother also went into Hiroshima soon after the bomb dropped to help, but she unfortunately died of complications from her time there. I consider her a victim of the bomb, even though there is no proof, only hearsay. She was a healthy woman before she went to Hiroshima, and a month later died of a mysterious illness. The rest of the family was fine and no lastly stigma was attached to her death. It would be interesting to learn from Yuji's uncle if there was some prejudice from others against those who were sicken or disfigured from the bomb and it's aftermath illnesses.

It's not just his age or the remoteness of the event that is the reason Yuji’s great uncle doesn't remember some things. Something like this you just never forget regardless of age or time because it's impact is too huge .He pointedly said he doesn't want to remember so clearly he blocked these things from being recalled because he couldn't move on with his life while still carrying them . He protected himself mentally as human beings do in selectively forgetting traumatic things.

I'm very grateful for you taking the time to make such a great, and educational video , and showing all the positive aspects of what came out of such a horrible war, and how important and generous of you to touch on the subject of Japanese people not hating the Americans for that awful event, for as it is the same in America for us not hating Japanese for the tragedies at pearl harbor . Soldiers were only doing what there government's told them to do . Also the 3 generations of Hiroshimians was so cool and wonderful how helpful and sincere the young man and his son are in helping others and being humanitarians to all , im sure the sob will become a very valuable humanitarian to the world in years to come , GOD BLESS THEM , and you sir for making this video . Maybe u can make one on pearl harbor next ,... have fun and keep doing great ! From : Rob Cooper ,Phoenix , Arizona

when i saw the rusted tricycle in the video, it brought back memories of my visit to the museum years ago, I was there twice, the first time I was with my younger son who was, at the time, about the same age as the boy owner of the tricycle. the story brought tears to my eyes and I have not forgotten to this day. whenever I tell the story now, I still get very emotional. thank you for the video.

*My wife of 23 years is from Hiroshima. Luck was on her side. Her grandmother had left the city that day to visit someone so she survived. I've been there 7 times. I've visited the Bomb Dome and stood at the giant rock were the bomb had detonated above. I've actually been there on the anniversary with my in-laws. On that visit the city got really quiet. I could hear the temple bells ringing at the time the bomb was dropped. It was something I will never forget. I turned to my in-law father and told him of my sorrow of the war. He simply said "Remember Pearl Harbor" and let me know that they started the war and America ended it.*

While in the Navy in 1977 we took a tour of Nagasaki. I was surprised by how friendly the people were to us.

I am Japanese. I have visited Hiroshima several times. Most Japanese students are supposed to go on a school trip to Hiroshima or Nagasaki. As I walked through the streets of Hiroshima, the city was so lively that I wondered if the atomic bomb was really dropped on this place. The city was full of modern buildings, the air was delicious, and the sky was a clear blue sky. However, when I looked at the Atomic Bomb Dome and its riverside, there were certainly bottles melted by the heat of the atomic bomb, traces of corpses, and apparently heavily burned soil. The current land in Hiroshima is a newly piled soil, and if you dig deep into the ground, human bones, small debris, and the land that was exposed at that time will come out as it is. The Atomic Bomb Museum is a place that humankind should definitely visit at least once. It's very grotesque, but you can learn the horror of the atomic bomb and the misery of war.

@kentdahl6941

Жыл бұрын

Visit Pearl Harbor

@sherdavis3587

Жыл бұрын

The bombs saved millions of lives on both sides, because they eliminated the need for a ground invasion.

It's not about likes or views but the message. This was important. Thank you for doing this.

Nice document! We Czechs are very proud that this only surviving building (today called Genbaku dome) was designed by our Czech architect Jan Letzel. Greetings to all the people of Japan from Prague, Czech Republic. I like to remember my visit to Japan in 2004, I hope to return soon.

@user-wj3gl1vr1e

3 жыл бұрын

Ahoj! Jsem z Japonska Yeah, there were several architectures made by Jan Letzel in Japan Unfortunately many of them burnt down due to the War and earthquakes but they seemed very beautiful in the photos. Bydlím v Brně 　　Mám rád Prahu💌

@jinshihope5147

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-wj3gl1vr1e to

@joelimischke3992

Жыл бұрын

Such arrogance. This is about Japan. There is no reason for the Czechs to take away any badge or gloat or honor from this story. Shame on you.

@Skyscraper21

Жыл бұрын

@@joelimischke3992 this reaction is a bit too much in my opinion. I get what you mean. But come on. I also wonder how this building could survive this. Unbelievable. Of course this isn't the main storyline. But it is interesting

@Trancymind

Жыл бұрын

@@joelimischke3992 Did you know Imperial Japan were in the process of building nukes against the USA during WW2? Can you imagine Japan building the first atomic first?

like 👍 on 6th August 2022 3years after this video uploaded. thank you for empathy for the pain of survivors

Aw the outro got cut Love the video through and through tho! Inspirational

Powerful. We all need to remember these lessons from the past. I hope this video is seen by all. I will be sharing on all of my social media.

@sjishah

4 жыл бұрын

No one learnt from the past, so continue the same attitude.

@25Newengland

4 жыл бұрын

Give us a two month update about the impact of your share

@ichiwo1526

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, the victims of Luciferian US aggression will never forget. Someday justice will be served.

Well done John, I think you handled the delicate subject sensitively. Hopefully the stories can be passed down to many future generations, and the hard lessons learned.

My grandfather was one of the thousands suffered from japanese armed insurgence in the philippines. This devasting effect of war including after what happend to hiroshima and nagasaki serves a lesson for us. A large number of people had suffered and it was unimaginable.

Very informative, thank you.

No man's luckier than the former worker in Mitsubishi who survived both Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing

@progamingfromyt492

3 жыл бұрын

mlbb

@GaryCameron

2 жыл бұрын

Or unluckier for having been in the wrong place at the wrong time twice.

@romulas-cushmanproject3273

2 жыл бұрын

Wait that actually happened?

@danielrodriguez5165

2 жыл бұрын

He survived with the reverse summoning jutsu…like if you understand the reference✌️

@notoriousfreyig2387

2 жыл бұрын

Did he visit the World Trade Center on September 11th too

Such a well produced and insightful production. Well done John, Yuji and Kato!

Great video. That little girl’s story about the cranes got me.🥺🇺🇸🇯🇵

Great voice over. Expert exposure in challenging light without heavy ND color cast.

All of us knew about the history of hiroshima but this documentary gave another insight on the city and its aftermath. Tastefully done as always john.

My father was at Nagasaki about a month after, was discharged December 1945, he past away of liver and spleen cancer about 20 years later

@jimmyfizzy

4 жыл бұрын

@Paul Hogsten He was in the VA hospital but till 1986 it wasn't. Known to be related.

@saeedvazirian

3 жыл бұрын

Karma.

@saiteja6017

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

@saiteja6017

3 жыл бұрын

Sir

@saiteja6017

3 жыл бұрын

So 😔 sad

Great video. Thanks for uploading. I didn't watching because of the tears. I pray we never see anything like t again and these memorials adornments can fade into memory.

Thank you for this video

Hi John, I'm caring for my 92-yo grandmother and she witnessed the Japanese occupation here in Malaysia (then Malaya). How she lost her husband during the occupation after giving birth to my mother and how they survived the occupation was always devastating to hear. Post occupation (1943) was the worst. There was no food that when they finally get to have a meal, everybody in the family gave 3/4 of their small meal to my mother who was a baby @ the time. Dead bodies were wrapped in mats as there were not enough cloth. Diseases, malnutrition. If we ask the elders here in Malaysia on how they feel about war, most of them would close their eyes and put up both hands and shake their head. And now, watching how Mr Numata repeat about the crying school girls, to see how he was trying to laugh off the devastation he had to endure at the field with the screaming and moaning, and not even wanting to talk about the situation after the war was enough for anybody to fully understand that war is never ever a solution. EVERYBODY had it hard. However careful we try to discuss these kinds of topics, those involved then and their children and grandchildren will somehow still feel hurt by it, I will not lie. We try to understand each other as time goes by. And videos, museums and displays reminiscing the devastation of war are somehow a good way to educate the world about appreciating peace and harmony. Thanks for this very well made video, John. And I really do wish Mr Numata well. P/s: I watched Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies once, cried my eyes out and will never ever watch it again.

@commesnon8727

2 жыл бұрын

Why will you not watch the film though?

@shiouna

2 жыл бұрын

I remember my 90 years old grandmother told us when japanese troop burn the rice crop in paddy field for starving the local people (Acehnese). Taking about grave of the Fireflies I can't even watch half of that movie. Too triggering and too much for my mental wellness since I grew up during conflict between Indonesian government and local separatist. War never be a solution.

@aarushiyadav7101

2 жыл бұрын

@@commesnon8727 Probably cause it's very disturbing and depressing.

@getty1911

Жыл бұрын

Hiroshima civilians didn't murder Malayan ppl. Why do they deserve A-bomb? Stop being a hypocrite.

Fantastic job! The account of Numata-san who saw the aftermath of the bombing was powerful, as well as the memorial to Sadako Sasaki. As a teacher of history, I will probably show this to my students.

I feel like Yuji is a guy who flows with time and accept whatever is thrown in his way. Respect dude.

I remember learning about this in school and it rocked me to my core. Made me fear humanity and the destruction they can cause over selfish desires. And most of all, it made me realize that no matter where you live, you are never truly safe.

@4catsnow

11 ай бұрын

The japanese opted to wake America with the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor. America awoke. America was angry. America rose. Then America came for them... They started it. Bad move.

@slowery43

10 ай бұрын

this isn't about you

@twistedxwako

10 ай бұрын

Wtf you on about ? It was during war time… what selfish desires ?

@TheCornDavis

10 ай бұрын

@@twistedxwako war is fought over land and money (mostly land for resources) because people want to take from others. We wouldn't need to create such horrible weapons if we didn't try to take over other's lands or have to defend from others taking our lands. Hence, people's selfish desires. Destructions such as these are man made horrors.

@TheCornDavis

10 ай бұрын

@@slowery43 it's about the world, the USA and the future of humanity so yeah, it does involve my thoughts and opinions. If you weren't struck by learning about this in school then you are either heartless or you will be one of the ones who repeats history.

Hiroshima, a monument to Japan, Japanese spirit and a heritage of humanity. May we never repeat the mistakes of the past. May we always find space in our hearts to forgive and move on but never forget. Thank you John for this heartfelt presentation.

@afterafterbirth

4 жыл бұрын

Amouri Altus I guess you forgot about the fact that Japan slaughtered millions of innocent Chinese, and Korean people.

I am from Hiroshima. Thank you for sharing your knowledge . More people needed to know this history.

@nightmaretrooper5064

4 жыл бұрын

Always move on and never look back. That's a valuable lesson I learned.

My father went to study at Hiroshima University in 1992 and he brought us to live there for a few years. I was 8 at the time. Genbaku dome was a stones throw away from where we lived in Niho, southern district of Hiroshima City. I am proud to experience the yearly ceremony our school students held there. Ah, so many memories. Sweet memories. I am forever a Hiroshima kid too. 広島市よ、また会おうぜ。

Thanks John for the video. I know now more details, very good documented. I am very deep impressed with the interview with Mr. Numata. This must be never been forgotten.

I remember my first time at the museum of peace in Hiroshima. I was overwhelm by my impression there. Although I have studied the effects of the bomb a lot and knew the consequences, it just caught me. To be at the place that was erased 74 years ago. To know what had happen there, i had to cry. Hiroshima is a beautiful city. I would recommend anyone to go there. To visit the museum of peace, visit Miyajima. For me personally the most formative experience so far. And now I wish all of you a nice day. And to "Only in Japan". Keep it up. :)

Rest in peace to all those who passed away. And brilliant documentary

17:18 The architect who thought up this incredible way to display the cranes .......WOW. That is just too cool. I hope it is one day filled to overflowing. ❤ It's so interesting to see how Japan has such humility and reverence for its history.

I'll be 53 in two days , my first pen pal in School was from Hiroshima Japan and he had pretty good English , He told me the stories of his grandparents who were still pretty young , we agreed that War is Horrible .

@georgeisaak5321

3 жыл бұрын

Yes , war is terrible . There is nothing good about it except of course for the profit some make by making weapons and selling them and most of the wars happened exactly because of that . Taking a life is something irriversible but if you are greedy you don't care much about it . That's how you make money , that's how devil uses you and controls you , by exploiting your "hunger" and because most of the goverments are corrupted if not all of them , the game goes on . Just once i want all nations to put all those politicians in a boat , transfer them in a secluded place , put them all together with their friends the business men , the lawyers who helped them screw the entire planet , lock them up , leave them there and activate the sirens of war ...Just for the fun of it :) Wouldn't that be a LIFE CHANGING experience for them ???

@fammader96

3 жыл бұрын

Did he talk about Nanking? Japanese atrocities to Korea?

This sort of content is what makes your channel stand out from the many "Japan" channels out there. Keep it up.

Sadako Sasaki managed to fold 644 cranes.... sad. Never had the chance to live longer. God bless Sadako 🙏🙏 Great tour, thank you 🙏

So there is an island in the bay just south of Hiroshima called Itsuku-shima. On the north end of the island is Miyajima. A beautiful place to visit if your in Hiroshima. Just a 30 minute train ride and a 15 minute ferry ride to the island. If you take the cable car up and then hike the rest of the way to the top there is a small shrine. It’s called the Reika-do Eternal Fire Hall. Inside is a flame that they claim was lit by Kobo Daishi in the year 806 and has been burning continuously ever since. They also say on a sign in front that it was this flame that was used to light the flame at the Peace Park.

The story of the girl and 1000 crane folds is beautiful

@redneck2994

3 жыл бұрын

She did actually make more then 1000 cranes. Watched an interview with her brother.

I was there just 2 months ago. I was on the verge of tears by the time I left the museum. Like Auschwitz, it’s something that everybody should see. Great video as usual John.

@BrusselsDude

4 жыл бұрын

As well as destroyed lives! My point about Auschwitz was not to compare them but to simply say that they are both places that everybody should visit so that they fully understand what happened (genocide and the effects of nuclear weapons respectively). I assume you haven't been to Hiroshima?

@magtinfal7908

4 жыл бұрын

Tf do you mean it's like Auschwitz? That's the dumbest analogy I've heard in my life

@BrusselsDude

4 жыл бұрын

Do you speak English? Read my previous comments. I never said it was the same as Auschwitz. I simply said that, like Auschwitz, it was something that everybody should see. I did not say that they are the same. I actually confirmed that in my second comment. Please learn how to read comments before posting silly replies that have no bearing on what was said.

@travelleryu

4 жыл бұрын

@@dogguy8603 You can't compare it to the twin towers for aure :)

@noormohamad1

4 жыл бұрын

I was there too. I was impressed by the lack of anti American sentiment or other kind of spin. Very moving exhibit.

I visited Hiroshima. Went to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. I will never forget it.

I was there 2 years ago. Hiroshima was my favorite city in Japan. You could spend an entire day in that museum.

Thank you John, well balanced between being informative and respectfull! I am currently reading a book called "The man who survived Nagasaki", about a Dutchman from the former East-Indies (now Indonesia) who was taken captive during WWII and who survived the Nagasaki bomb. I am nearly at the chapter where the bomb was dropped and this video makes it come even more to live. People say we learn from the past and that therefore the past should never be forgotten, but when I look around a lot of people seemingly don't want to learn from the horrible things we, humans, have done to eachother :(.

The first thing I want to say is thanks for sharing this story with us. Thanks also to Mr. Numata for sharing his story. Listening to a story, told by someone who lived it, also allows us to live it in a certain way. Because in addition to history we can see and feel part of the emotions of the person. Which helps us to understand better. Because to know something is useless if we do not understand. "Know the past, understand it and move on. And never try to relive the past, because the only result is suffering. Thanks again John for sharing this story and thanks also to Keito and Yuji. Ah! And great work again 🙂

@SakuraAvalon

4 жыл бұрын

Read this in Jiraiya's voice.

On August 6th, My grandma got on a boat from Japan to Korea but her sister, who was separated from her, ran away on foot after the bomb dropped. So after the bomb dropped it hit the city, but its metal pieces also flew into the different districts and hit everyone like a bullet too! A piece of metal that exploded from the bomb got stuck in her leg but she survived the bombing.

Hi Wao, I really loved your video. I want to ask for permission if I could use some footage of for our Church video? It is not going to be for commercial use. I hope you will allow me. I will put your name on the credits. Thanks.

This video was very well done John. I'd love to visit here sometime.

This video made me cry, Great work john!!

This is history that should never be forgotten. It’s a shame cause we’re closer to this than we think today . Peace n love

Im not blind to the history that happened that day but this was amazingly helpful, all i need now is a tutorial on how to fold paper cranes 💙

Another great episode. No one did better than John. All media should learn from John how to make unbiased videos.

@narvaromer8516

4 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Fischer Says you uneducated troll. 😂

@markc6714

4 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Fischer well said

@tjs2014

4 жыл бұрын

This reply section is depressing. This video is not propaganda. How is honoring people propaganda. These people were victims too. Just because they lived in Japan at the time doesn't mean they were part of Japan's war crimes. There were victims of all nation's in WWII. And they should all be remembered. Including those in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And this video does a good job at that. Saying stuff like "this is propaganda" or "don't mess with us" is just making us forget the whole lesson of WWII.

@tjs2014

4 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Fischer People like you are why we're going to forget the whole lesson of WWII

@ethansancti2864

4 жыл бұрын

A sidestep video. True, war and nuclear weapons makes no sense but to paint japanese people as victims is unfair to millions of people who suffered and killed by the japanese when they attacked neighboring countries. How about teaching japanese people never attack countries and try to achieve world domination again?

Thank you for this video. So moving, educational and vital. Loved it!

I love America❤️ from japan❤️ 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

Just so amazing how Japanese instead of all this tragedy still stood up on their own feet... Huge respect...

@Me-fm9zk

Жыл бұрын

Still standing, but humbled. Gone are the arrogant years when they thought they were unbeatable.

@bidensucks2922

Жыл бұрын

With a lot of help from the US Champ

@user-ps7dy8dq3u

Жыл бұрын

@@bidensucks2922how /gen

@bidensucks2922

Жыл бұрын

@@user-ps7dy8dq3u Shuddap

@user-ps7dy8dq3u

Жыл бұрын

@@bidensucks2922 no I was genuinely asking I wanna know how? I’m not being sarcastic I’m just undereducated

You handled this very tough subject very well. Keeping the stories alive is important to preserve this history so that we can all continue to learn from it. The story of Yuki and Keito was inspiring. Well done!

In my opinion this is your best video you've made! I also want to point out your great subtitle styling. It made them easy to read.

If that crane display isn't the most beautiful way to show remembrance, idk what is

Excellant presentation . Thanks .

Thankyou for sharing this John, I've always been curious about the culture and history of Japan, and you documentations just feed my hunger to visit more and more!. Love you work and how you present them too. Very grateful chap. Love from myself and my family all the way from the United Kingdom (England lol)

@bugeye8749

4 жыл бұрын

Look up japan’s history -UNIT 731