What Is the Lasting Impact of the Use of Nuclear Weapons During WWII in Japan?

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) serves as a focal point for examining the lasting impact of nuclear weapons use during WWII, where conflicting memories converge. This study delves into the complexities of remembering such a history by analyzing primary sources on nuclear weapon proliferation and their consequences in Japan. It culminates in an innovative approach to reimagining the final 10 feet of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, aiming to deepen public understanding through inquiry-based global learning. The research employs a multidisciplinary method, blending historical analysis with educational redesign, offering both academic insight and practical application for remembering and reflecting on nuclear history.

Kim, J., & Kusahara, K. (2020). What Is the Lasting Impact of the Use of Nuclear Weapons During WWII in Japan? Inquiry-Based Global Learning in the K–12 Social Studies Classroom, 139–154. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429331497-15