Shinji Mikamo

Shinji Mikamo
On August 6, 1945, Shinji Mikamo, a teen in the center of Hiroshima City, was on the roof of his home when the atomic bomb exploded. He was only 1200 metres away from the epicenter. Miraculously, he and his father survived the atomic blast, and they spent the days that followed searching for medical help, shelter, clean water, and food before, eventually, Shinji was taken to receive medical care.

After the war, Shinji met and married Miyoko, and they created a family together in Hiroshima. They had three daughters: Sanae, Akiko and Keiko. Shinji chose to live with forgiveness, compassion, and gratitudes and lived for 75 years after the atomic bombing.