Memoirs of Hiroshima survivors still draw readers

Memoirs of Hiroshima survivors still draw readers

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken June 10, 2013 shows Tokihiko Hara in Hiroshima holding his uncle's notebook, which details the latter's experiences of the atomic bombing of the city. The contents of the notebook became the basis for the short story "Natsu no hana" (Summer Flowers) by Tamiki Hara (1905-1951).

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