CHILDRENS PEACE MONUMENT

About Children's Peace Monument

Erected to commemorate the innocent lives lost to the atomic bombing of the city during World War II, this monument specifically honors Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who succumbed to radiation-related illness. Sadako's story inspired the origami crane as a symbol of peace and healing. At the center of the monument, a bronze statue of a young girl holding a golden crane stands tall, symbolizing the aspirations for a world free from nuclear weapons and filled with harmony. Surrounding it are thousands of colorful paper cranes, folded by children from around the world, expressing their unwavering commitment to peace.