Hereโs a summary: ๐ง Who are they called โ and what does hibakusha mean? The survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings are known by the Japanese term โhibakushaโ (่ขซ็่ ), literally meaning โexplosion-affected personsโ (The Times, Wikipedia). Officially recognized by Japanโs Atomic BoRead more
Hereโs a summary:
๐ง Who are they called โ and what does hibakusha mean?
The survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings are known by the Japanese term โhibakushaโ (่ขซ็่
), literally meaning โexplosion-affected personsโ (The Times, Wikipedia).
Officially recognized by Japanโs Atomic Bomb Survivors Relief Law, hibakusha include those who were within a few kilometers of the blast, exposed via fallout, or carried in utero at the time (Wikipedia).
How many are still alive today (August 6, 2025)?
- As of March 31, 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reported 99,130 living hibakusha in Japan (Nippon).
- This marked the first time the total fell below 100,000, with the average age now 86.13 years (Nippon).
- Other sources cite slightly higher figures (e.g. ~106,000 in Marchโฏ2024 or ~100,000 survivors) but the most current and official number is 99,130 as of March 2025 (Nippon).
- Every year 6,000 to 10,000 hibakusha pass away, so their numbers are rapidly declining (Arms Control Association).
Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| What theyโre called | Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) |
| Still alive | ~99,130 as of March 31, 2025 |
| Average age | ~86 years old |
| Annual deaths | ~6,000โ10,000 hibakusha annually |
Why it matters
- With only ~99,000 survivors leftโall elderlyโit is increasingly urgent to record their firsthand testimonies while possible.
- Survivors have long been central to global anti-nuclear advocacy, primarily through Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of Aโ and HโBomb Sufferers Organizations, which won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its decadesโlong peace activism and survivor testimony (El Paรญs, Wikipedia, Arms Control Association, Nippon).
- Some extremely rare individuals are double hibakusha, exposed to both bombsโonly two confirmed living survivors remain, such as Ayano Hirashima, who survived both Hiroshima and Nagasaki (The Times).
In short: about 99,130 hibakusha are still alive in Japan as of March 2025, most aged in their midโ to late 80s. Their continued testimonies are vital to preserving memory and advocating against future nuclea
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The idea that "bread is two times a day but meals are three" touches on a common cultural or traditional eating pattern โ but nutrition-wise, here's a clearer breakdown: ๐ฝ๏ธ How many times a day should you eat? Thereโs no universal number that applies to everyone, but most people do well with 3 balanRead more
The idea that โbread is two times a day but meals are threeโ touches on a common cultural or traditional eating pattern โ but nutrition-wise, hereโs a clearer breakdown:
๐ฝ๏ธ How many times a day should you eat?
Thereโs no universal number that applies to everyone, but most people do well with 3 balanced meals per day:
Some people add:
Ultimately, the best eating frequency depends on:
โณ How long should you stay hungry between meals?
Generally, a person should feel hungry about 3โ5 hours after eating a balanced meal. Thatโs a sign your digestion is working normally.
Hereโs a typical breakdown:
๐ฅ What about โbread twice a dayโ?
This might refer to how bread is typically eaten (e.g., breakfast and lunch) in some diets or cultures. But thereโs no rule requiring bread only twice a day. What matters more is the quality of your meals โ whole grains, protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
โ In summary:
Would you like a sample meal schedule or tips for managing hunger better?
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