| ID Code | 3101-0180 |
|---|---|
| Artifact Name | Name burnt into shirt |
| Donor | ARAI Satoru |
| Receiving Date | 2005/07/11 |
| Size (W×H×D) (mm) | 650×400 |
| Distance from the Hypocenter(m) | 1700 |
| Number | 1 |
| Location | Hijiyama, Niho areas |
| Description | Satoru Arai, a fifth-grader at Oko Elementary School, was exposed at his building demolition worksite on the east end of Hijiyama Bridge. He joined the fleeing crowds and finally made it to his home in Deshio-cho. Badly burned on face, arms, and legs, he underwent treatment for years, plagued by keloid scars. His father had written the characters for "Elem.5, Satoru Arai" on Satoru's name badge on the left side of his shirt. They were burned into cloth by the heat ray. (from Satoru Arai's account) Ever since the bombing, whenever I see a white glare (like a white flag made of artificial silk), I get dizzy and nauseous. To whom shall I complain about the aftereffects that have hounded me the rest of my life? The heavy memories never fade. They come to the fore again with the advent of summer. |