A Sacred Ground for Peace: Violence, Tourism and Sanctification in Hiroshima 1960—1970

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), once a focal point of radical antinuclear activism, has transitioned into a predominantly peaceful memorial site. A study analyzing the period 1960–1970 reveals that despite its initial role as a hub for global antinuclear movements—marked by factionalism and violence, such as the Zengakuren protest in 1963—the park's function shifted toward sanctification and tourism. The research employs historical analysis of political discourse, activist dynamics, and archival records to trace this transformation, highlighting how the decline of unified oppositional movements led to the park's reconfiguration into a more orderly, educational space.

Zwigenberg, R. (2013). A Sacred Ground for Peace: Violence, Tourism and Sanctification in Hiroshima 1960—1970. War and Peace, 121–144. https://doi.org/10.7135/9780857283092.007