| ID Code | NG466 |
|---|---|
| Creator | TAKAGI Hiromu |
| Age at the Time | 19 |
| Donor | |
| Date of the Scene | 1945/8/6 |
| Distance from the Hypocenter (m) | 2,500m |
| Location | Kokutaiji, Senda areas |
| Size (H×W) (cm) | 20.4×30.6 |
| Description | The tatami mats caught fire! 2,500m from the hypocenter At home Minami-senda-machi (now, Minami-senda-nishi-machi) August 6, 1945, soon after the bombing Hiromu Takagi (19 at time of bombing, 76 at time of drawing) [Notes from the artist] Our house was seriously damaged and was lurching greatly to one side. The tatami mats that were lying in front of the house had been knocked over by the blast and the heat rays had ignited spots on them at 20cm intervals in all directions. |