Pre-A-Bomb Photos of Nagasaki

Everyday Life before
the Bombing Traced in Photographs

Photographs depicting daily life in Nagasaki before and after the atomic bombing, and slide materials created based on the photographs.
Photos and slides will be added as needed.
Some of the materials and photos can also be downloaded for use in educational settings.

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- ##Children
- ##Nagasaki
Family Portrait – January 1941 (Showa 16)
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This is a family photograph taken in January 1941 (Showa 16) in the Urakami district.
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- ##Nagasaki
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Chinzei Gakuin Junior High School Before the Atomic Bombing
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This photo shows Chinzei Gakuin Junior High School around the year 1943 (Showa 18).
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Farewell Party for Friends Entering the Navy Preparatory Flight Training Program
Background

Taken around 1943–44 (Showa 18–19), this photo captures a farewell gathering for friends who were about to enlist in the Yokaren (Navy Preparatory Flight Training Program).