'Hiroshima survivor stories were painful to draw'
Published: 8/5/2025

On the 76th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, survivor Shingo Naito recounts his experiences as a 6-year-old when the bomb struck the city. He has been educating young Hiroshima students by sharing his story, inspiring them to create art based on the events of that tragic day. Naito tragically lost his father and two younger siblings in the aftermath of the explosion, emphasizing the enduring impact of the nuclear attack.