End of WWII Commemoration Service with Ms. Sadae Kasaoka, a Hiroshima Hibakusha
Schedule
Thu Aug 14 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-10:00Location
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin | Honolulu, HI
IN REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTIONCommemorating 80 Years Since the End of World War II
** Commemoration Service **
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
With guest speaker Sadae Kasaoka, a Hiroshima Hibakusha
Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin
(Access to parking is from 1742 Lusitana Street)
Or, via Zoom (registration required at https://forms.gle/wMHp7HTYuEfMGsGK8 )
Ms. Kasaoka was exposed to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima when she was 12 years old in her first year of girls’ high school. At the moment of the explosion, she was at home, which was 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away from the hypocenter. Please join us to hear her story.
** Photo Poster Exhibition: Opens 1 p.m.**
In connection with the 5 p.m. commemoration service, there will be an Atomic Bomb Photo Poster Exhibition in the Hawaii Betsuin Social Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Those attending the service may wish to come early or stay after to view the exhibit. Parental discretion is advised.
** Registration **
Registration for both the service and the exhibition is encouraged but not required. (Exception: To attend the service via Zoom, registration is required so that we may send you the Zoom link). Please register regardless of how you plan to attend so we may send you event updates — for example, a message regarding viewing difficult images.
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/wMHp7HTYuEfMGsGK8
** Event Background**
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we gather in solemn remembrance of all those whose lives were profoundly affected by the consequences of war. We reflect on the immense human cost of conflict, and through the preservation of historical memory, we seek to deepen our understanding and commitment to peace.
Guided by the Wisdom and Compassion of Amida Buddha, we rededicate ourselves to building a community—and a world—where every life is equally valued and embraced. May this gathering inspire us to walk together on the path toward a more peaceful and harmonious society.
Event Organizers
* Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii — Office of the Bishop and Peace Day Committee
* Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
* Honolulu District Ministers Association
With special cooperation from the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and Ms. Sadae Kasaoka
PDF flyer:
https://hongwanjihawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/end_of_WWII_remembrance_2025-08-14_flyer_upd.pdf
PNG flyer:
https://hongwanjihawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/end_of_WWII_remembrance_2025-08-14_flyer_upd.png
