Terumi Tanaka

Terumi Tanaka is a prominent Japanese activist and co-chair of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organisations, known as Nihon Hidankyo. He has dedicated his life to advocating for nuclear disarmament, stemming from his personal experience as a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing at the age of 13. The organisation he represents was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts to highlight the horrific consequences of nuclear weapons through survivor testimonies. In a recent interview, Tanaka emphasized the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons, reflecting on the deep emotional scars left by the bomb and the ongoing relevance of his message in today's geopolitical climate.