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A-bomb Drawings by Survivors

ID Code NG230-03
Creator HIRANO Sadao
Age at the Time 12
Donor
Date of the Scene 1945/8/6
Distance from the Hypocenter (m) 2,220m
Location Hijiyama, Niho areas
Size (H×W) (cm) 27×38
Description The intense blast passed. The shining light of the midsummer sun brought the realization that my entire body had been burnt to a frazzle, and felt raw and tingling all over. Everyone looked like ghosts. Trousers, gaiters and other clothing were still smoldering so we tried to help each other put out the embers.

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