In honor of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Hiroshima survivor Kikuko Otake will deliver a powerful public speech on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 PM PST via Zoom.
On October 11, 2024, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, recognizing atomic bomb survivors for their resilience and commitment to peace. The committee stated:
“In awarding this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to honour all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace.”
Kikuko Otake, herself a Hiroshima survivor, joins this global recognition by sharing her story and message of hope from Los Angeles, California.
A Survivor’s Journey
Otake was just five years old when the atomic bomb devastated Hiroshima, living a little over a mile from the blast’s hypocenter. Though she survived with head injuries and later suffered from atomic bomb syndrome, her family was irreparably changed, with her father and several relatives perishing in the attack.
Otake has dedicated her life to peace advocacy, sharing her firsthand experiences to inspire reflection and action. She is the author of Masako’s Story, an English adaptation of her Japanese memoir Amerika e Hiroshima kara (To America from Hiroshima). A retired assistant professor of Japanese language, Otake continues to speak globally, marking over two decades of public engagements commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hosted by Cultural News
Cultural News, a Los Angeles-based media, is proud to host Otake’s speech, offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to hear her reflections and vision for peace.
To attend, please email: editor@culturalnews.com to request the Zoom link.
For more information about Kikuko Otake and her story, visit: hibakusha.culturalnews.com/KikukoOtake.
