Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony (広島平和記念式典)
Time: Early August
Prefecture: Hiroshima
Location: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

August 6th holds great significance for the people of Hiroshima. While most businesses operate normally, school children are called into school for "peace education." Many locals and tourists alike gather in the central Peace Park on this day to reflect on lives lost and to express hope for a peaceful future. It's a solemn occasion that honors the memory of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II.