| ID Code | NG364-02 |
|---|---|
| Creator | KOCHI Masako |
| Age at the Time | 16 |
| Donor | |
| Date of the Scene | 1945/8/6 |
| Distance from the Hypocenter (m) | 3,500m |
| Location | Ushita, Hiroshima Station areas |
| Size (H×W) (cm) | 27×38 |
| Description | People fleeing toward the mountain August 6, 1945 3,000 m from the hypocenter Ushita-machi Drawn by Kochi Masako (16 at time of bombing, 73 at time of drawing) Crying and shouting, people in miserable conditions were walking toward the mountain. We were walking, caring for and helping each other. Suddenly, there was a loud sound between a blast and thunder. Shocked and frightened, we got into the nearest stream and stayed still clinging to the side. A man who seemed to be a temple priest was shaking carrying a Buddhist statue on his back. [Artist’s comments] * The creator’s video testimony is available in the individual booths located on the 3rd floor of the East Building. |