KUWAIT: The National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait, opened an exhibition on Thursday that features a collection of posters about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This marks the first exhibition of atomic bomb posters in the Arab world. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai expressed his appreciation that Kuwait is hosting this significant event, which he described as a key moment in spreading the message of peace globally.

The exhibition is designed to raise awareness about the humanitarian impact of nuclear warfare and promote a culture of peace. It is organized in collaboration with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Hiroshima Culture and Peace Foundation, and the Embassy of Kuwait in Japan. The posters featured in the exhibition provide a visual account of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which occurred in August 1945 during World War II. These bombings led to the deaths of over 100,000 people, with many more suffering long-term effects from radiation exposure.

A poster shows part of the physical damage caused by the atomic bombs detonated by the United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II in 1945.

Officials tour the exhibition which features a collection of posters about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The exhibition’s collection tells the stories of those who lived through the bombings and illustrates the total destruction of both cities. It also conveys messages of peace, urging the rejection of war and the promotion of global cooperation to prevent such tragedies from happening again. Running until January 20, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the historical event and its ongoing impact on global peace efforts.

Dr Mohammad Al-Jassar, Secretary-General of the council, highlighted in a conversation with KUNA that the exhibition focuses on the human cost of the bombings, including the story of a woman who survived the attack and her account of the devastation.

In a separate interview with KUNA, Ambassador of Kuwait to Japan Sami Al-Zamanan, underscored the exhibition’s importance in raising awareness about the destructive effects of war and reinforcing Kuwait’s commitment to fostering peace. Japanese Ambassador Mukai noted that the exhibition’s primary message is the lasting impact of the atomic bomb on future generations and the ongoing need for peace. He also reiterated Japan’s efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and promote peace, expressing hope that this exhibition will inspire new global initiatives to prevent future conflicts and promote peace worldwide. The exhibition is being held at Funoon Hall in Ahmad Al-Adwani Art Gallery, Abdullah Al-Salem Area Design District, Shuwaikh Industrial, and is open to the public.