Nihon Hidankyo, also known as the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in December 2024.
Dr. Terumi Tanaka, Co-Chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo, had the distinguished opportunity to speak at the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony. In recognition of his lifelong dedication and his contributions as a former faculty member at Tohoku University, the university is proud to present him with the university’s International Award. Alongside the commemorative award ceremony, Dr. Tanaka will deliver a speech titled A Message to the Next Generation: Paving the Way for a Peaceful Future.
Dr. Tanaka will share his personal experience as a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing and speak about the organization’s efforts toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Date: 2025/03/21
Time: 14:00-15:20 (Doors open at 13:15)
Venue: Tohoku University Centennial Memorial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)
https://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/hagihall/en/access/index.html
Please note that parking at the venue is limited. We encourage the use of public transportation.
Other:
・Open to the Public
・Capacity 500 attendees (advance reservation required)
・Simultaneous interpretation from Japanese to English will be available upon request at the time of reservation.
Registration：Reservations will be accepted via online from 9:00 AM on March 6.
Contact ： kokusai-kikaku.contact@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
