Sasaki Sadako
Sasaki Sadako was a Japanese girl known for her poignant legacy as a symbol of peace and the impact of nuclear warfare. Born in 1943 in Hiroshima, she was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on her city during World War II. Sadako developed leukemia at the age of 12, which she believed was a consequence of the radiation exposure from the bombing. Inspired by the Japanese legend that states if one folds a thousand origami cranes, one will be granted a wish, she began folding paper cranes in hopes of recovering her health. Although she passed away in 1955, her story and the cranes she folded have become a powerful emblem of the anti-nuclear movement and the resilience of those affected by war. In recent news, origami cranes were discovered at her brother's home while sorting through a family altar, highlighting her enduring legacy and the continued significance of her story in discussions around peace and remembrance.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Sadako Sasaki is known for her story related to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and her efforts to promote peace.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-02-23Sadako Sasaki is known for her efforts to promote peace and raise awareness about the effects of nuclear warfare.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Sadako Sasaki is known for her efforts to promote peace and raise awareness about the effects of nuclear warfare.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Sadako Sasaki is known for her efforts to promote peace and raise awareness about the effects of nuclear warfare.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Sasaki Sadako was the model for the 'Children's Peace Monument' in Hiroshima.
【写真まとめ】天皇陛下が65歳に 被災地訪問など、1年を振り返る：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Sasaki Sadako is known for being the model for the 'Children's Peace Monument' in Hiroshima.
天皇誕生日の一般参賀 愛子さま、佳子さまも手を振る 7千人超が列：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Sasaki Sadako was a model for the 'Children of the Atomic Bomb' statue in Hiroshima.
天皇陛下65歳 戦後80年に「平和への思い新たに」 決意を表明：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Sasaki Sadako is known for being the model for the 'Children's Peace Monument' in Hiroshima.
天皇誕生日の一般参賀 愛子さま、佳子さまも手を振る 7千人超が列：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23
Sadako Sasaki is known for her efforts to promote peace and raise awareness about the effects of the atomic bomb.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Sadako Sasaki is known for her efforts to promote peace and raise awareness about the effects of nuclear warfare.
「原爆の子の像」佐々木禎子さんの兄宅から折り鶴 仏壇の整理で発見：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23