NHK WORLD-JAPAN Focus for May

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Hiroshima — A Journey to Global Peace

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 17 May 2023 NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the international service of Japan’s public media organization, NHK, will present a collection of news and programs to coincide with the G-7 summit held in Hiroshima, the city now known as a symbol of peace since it’s atomic bomb attack in 1945.

Issey Miyake passed away last summer at the age of 84. He was seven years old when the atomic bomb dropped on his hometown on August 6, 1945. Although Miyake rarely spoke about his wartime experiences, it is clear that his designs and work were deeply connected to his experiences that day. Through various interviews and footages, we delve into the memories of this world-renowned fashion designer.

Hit the Road

[Broadcast; May 31 Wed. 1:30/6:30/12:30/17:30 (UTC)]
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