Hiroshima: The Aftermath File

For those who survived the initial explosion—the hibakusha —the struggle was only beginning.

By the early 1960s, the city was almost completely restored. Today, it is a modern metropolis with over a million inhabitants. Hiroshima: The Aftermath

Early postwar years were marked by hunger and disorder. Survivors often faced prejudice from employers who feared they were unreliable workers due to their mysterious illnesses. For those who survived the initial explosion—the hibakusha

Many survivors faced a "nagging weakness and weariness" that came to be known as A-bomb sickness. Even those without visible injuries suffered from dizziness and digestive issues, often living under a permanent "sense of doom" regarding future ailments. Hiroshima: The Aftermath