Motomachi Elementary School , Hiroshima, Japan
Motomachi Elementary School Map
Prayer for Peace Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing
The School Song
The slide show presentation of the history of the school
The slide on Before and After Atomic Bombing
The Aftermath
69 Years Ago
68 Years Ago
The Citizen Voting Day on July 7, 1950, for a Peace Memorial Park
Students and teacher at an outdoor class near the Genbaku Dome
64 Years ago (1951)
61 Years ago (1954) the Peace Memorial Park was finished and dedicated
The high rises were established around Motomachi Elementary School, 1969-1978
More buildings were built in the following years
These buildings provide about 4,600 residential units
The Motomachi Elementary School, 45 years ago, (1970)
The school opened when the south east wing of Motomachi Elementary School was finished 43 years ago, 1972
A painted version of the school
The school is surrounded by high rises
The school symbol
The surrounding area of the school
The Prayer for Peace Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing
The violinists from upper grades
The principal, Mr. Takashi Ninomiya
The superintendent of schools
The director of the Department of Education
The former custodian who is the painter of "Tree of Life"
The graduates came to speak about their passion for peace and their experience at Motomachi Elementary School
The painting, "Tree of Life"
The School Song
Parent volunteers cleaned up the gym after the ceremony
The flower that was found alive at Ground Zero Hiroshima
PTA volunteers came to present a reading of the story of Sadako Sasaki
This parent read the Sadako part
The local TV station was filming the ceremony and activities
A model of the surrounding area
A part of the original tree from the Atomic Bombing
The sign outside of the music room at Motomachi Elementary School
A presentation of the painting to the middle grades
The former custodian explains the meaning of the painting
The line of bombing
The welcome sign in the hallway
Second graders enjoys a drawing of peace in the gym
Motomachi Elementary School courtyard
The whole school yard
The kindergarten wing
The office entrance of Motomachi Elementary School
Ms. Lee stood in front of the school office
Pots of Bleeding Hearts in the school office
School yard
Motomachi walkway between two buildings
A large model of the school and surrounding area
Motomachi Elementary School Peace Practice Writings
Burnt Tree case in the hallway
The school made Wishing Tree
Peace blocks made by first graders
Peace projects displayed in the hallway
Posters about peace prayers
Peace Prayer in a frame fomr 8.6.2010
Waiting for the busy principal in the music room
The principal's speech
The school's current issues
The school's future
The Miyajima Shrine from the boat
The oyster farms off the coast
Street side BBQ vendor
Rows of dolls on display
Ms. Lee with Hello Kitty
A HUGE rice padel
The restroom sign
Ms. Lee at the seashore of Miyajima
Miyajima Shrine in the sun
Another sight of the Miyajima Shrine in the sun
The magical flying horse from the folktale
Ms. Lee in front of the Shrine
The entrance to the national treasure of Miyajima Shrine
A low tide view of the Shrine
It is possible to walk on the ocean floor at the Miyajima Shrine
The inner praying room
The praying view deck
A great view of the Shrine
Children play on the ocean floor
A pagoda behind the Shrine
Another look of the Shrine and Pagoda
A crab moving quickly on the sand
Guardian of the temple
Guardians of the temple
Miyajima Shrine in a low tide
Miyajima Shrine in a low tide
Ms. Lee at Miyajima Shrine
Our interpreter talks about sake from the local areas
Ms. Lee in front of many sake jars
One of the oldest building from 12th century
A clear view of the Shrine
Another view of the Shrine
A major part of the original building
A traditional bridge exposes without any sea water
The other side of the bridge
The Shrine shines in every direction
A praying site with Pusa
Buildings and structures are very close to each other on Miyajima Island
Pagoda above the Shrine
A special tile design for a residence on Miyajima Island
Ms. Lee found a waterfall
A fast going waterfall at a quiet corner on Miyajima Island
Deers resting by the creek
Waterfalls in the park
Very peaceful waterfalls in a row
A beautiful scene of waterfalls
A just married couple on the sidewalk
A Japanese woman in a traditional engagement outfit
A close-up look of the Shrine
Another look of the Shrine
An exquisite view of the Shrine
A beautiful view of the Shrine
The clouds are coming
The Shrine in a divided lighting situation
A different look of the Shrine
Miyajima Shrine with a unique background lighting
Miyajima Shrine in the low sunlight
A quiet spot on the busy island
The ferry ticket to Hiroshima
Ms. Lee enjoys the sights
The afternoon sun shines on the Shrine
The Shrine is gleaming
Our boat is heading back to Hiroshima
Good-bye, Miyajima!
An early evening sun over the city of Hiroshima