Hiroshima Sightseeing

I recently visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome). Seeing it in person was completely different from seeing it on TV or in photos; it was so moving that I was at a loss for words. It was a hot summer day, but the air around the dome felt different. Tourists naturally spoke in hushed tones. At the Peace Memorial Museum, I was almost brought to tears by the exhibits. The sight of elementary school students offering a thousand paper cranes was particularly memorable. The view of the dome at sunset on my way back is something I will never forget. It was a day that made me truly appreciate the importance of peace.