Editorial: Strengthen momentum for preventing use of nuclear weapons

People releasing paper lanterns on the Motoyasu River facing the gutted Atomic Bomb Dome in remembrance of atomic bomb victims on an anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city in Hiroshima. — Reuters

WITH the world’s attention focused more than ever on the cities that fell prey to atomic bombs, Japan has an increasing role to play toward nuclear disarmament.

The city of Hiroshima marked the 78th anniversary of its atomic bombing on Sunday, Aug 6, and the city of Nagasaki is observing its anniversary today, Aug 9.