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Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki

On November 9th, Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki visited the Reischauer Center to discuss the history of and future prospects for Hiroshima.

In his remarks, Governor Yuzaki explained that despite Hiroshima once being reduced to ashes by an atomic bomb, the city has risen to become a regional economic leader. Underscoring this, Governor Yuzaki pointed to the May G7 Summit hosted by Hiroshima. He continued to explain that Hiroshima is now trying to channel this experience to create a truly sustainable future for future generations, especially by raising awareness about nuclear weapons.