
Kumiko
Kumiko was the cousin of Koko Kondo and a victim of the atomic bomb's aftermath in Hiroshima. She was brought to the city shortly after the bombing to support Koko's family but tragically suffered from radiation sickness, leading to her untimely death five months later. Kumiko's story highlights the devastating effects of the bomb not only on immediate survivors but also on the extended family and community, serving as a poignant reminder of the human cost of nuclear warfare.
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Kumiko was Koko's cousin who suffered from radiation sickness and died five months after the bombing.
‘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







