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Hiroshima: Bombings
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In the late Sengoku period and Edo period, Hiroshima was the capital of local daimyos. A big and beautiful castle, Hiroshima-jo was built. Its nickname is Rijo, meaning Castle of the Carp.
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For those in Hiroshima who survived the “rain of ruin,†it was the closest thing to a living nightmare that they could have imagined. Some of the thousands who died were almost vaporized during the flash of intense heat. The total number of related deaths during and after the Hiroshima explosion is estimated at about 200,000. Those who survived the blast tell stories of the shocking results of this new weapon (seeÂ
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On July 4, fifteen children, gathered at the Hiroshima Children’s Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, spoke with Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ. The youth asked one question each of the astronaut in front of an audience of approximately 200. A newspaper provided coverage of the event.
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Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan, today announced a series of executive management changes. As part of the announcement, James J. O'Sullivan was promoted from executive officer to managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation, effective June 22, 2004. While taking on elevated responsibilities within the corporation, O'Sullivan's North American duties remain unchanged. He will continue to be responsible for all aspects of the company's U.S. and Canadian operations as president and chief executive officer.
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The building will be the second facility for ProLogis in Hiroshima, the first having been acquired by ProLogis Japan Fund II through a previously announced transaction with Sanyo Group in March 2006. Construction is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2007; total investment at the site will be approximately US$16 million.
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Hiroshima's origins can be traced to the end of the 6th century and beginning of the 7th century when the area began to prosper. At the time, Hiroshima was divided into two regions, Aki and Bingo. Towns prospered along transportation routes through the mountains and on the inland sea.
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