TheStarsHub — This year’s G7 meeting in Japan holds special significance, not only for its location. The leaders of the world’s most advanced democracies are meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first ever nuclear attack – a fitting reminder of the risks of nuclear war as they discuss Russia and the conflict in … Read more
Advertisement Located on the west side of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a 4.5 meter stone tower stands on a large turtle-shaped base. The turtle faces the direction of the Korean Peninsula; as Korean legend goes, the spirits of the dead ascend to heaven on the back of a turtle. At the top of the tower, … Read more
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio speaks during an interview with foreign media members at the Prime Minister’s official residence, April 20, 2023, in Tokyo. Credit: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko Advertisement From May 19 to 21, Hiroshima will be hosting the G-7 Summit. In addition to G-7 members, host nation Japan has invited leaders from outreach countries, … Read more