
Koko Kondo
Koko Kondo is a Hiroshima survivor and peace activist who was only eight months old when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. As the daughter of Rev. Kiyoshi Tanimoto, she grew up with the legacy of the bomb's devastation and her father's dedication to peace. Initially resistant to embracing her past, Koko later became a prominent advocate for nuclear disarmament and reconciliation, working alongside global leaders such as Mikhail Gorbachev and Desmond Tutu. At 81, she continues to share her story, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and the urgent need for peace.
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Koko Kondo is a Hiroshima survivor who speaks about her experiences and the impact of the atomic bomb.
‘I never mentioned it for 25 years. I didn’t want to be a victim of the bomb’: Hiroshima survivor Koko Kondo on horror, anger and forgiveness | JapanThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-25







