In collaboration with the Hiroshima Peace Museum, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are sponsoring free educational poster exhibits that chronicle the atomic bombing of these cities in August 1945.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the first cities to experience the horror of nuclear weapons. Both were devastated in an instant, and tens of thousands of precious lives were lost. Many of those who managed to survive still suffer today from disorders attributable to A-bomb radiation. The survivors’ long-held wish is to let no one else ever suffer as they did, and the two cities have for decades appealed for a world of genuine peace free from nuclear weapons. One form this appeal has taken is the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition, which presents the facts of the atomic bombings and calls for peace. Unfortunately, in most countries, opportunities to learn about the atomic bombings remain rare, and every year the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum receives more requests for exhibitions than we are able to accommodate. Therefore, we have designed a more portable version of our exhibition that we hope to make widely and easily available.

This exhibition will target the U.S., where we hope to hold 101 Hiroshima-Nagasaki A-bomb Photo Poster Exhibitions between August 6, 2007 and November 2008. We hope to hold two exhibitions in every state plus one in Washington, DC. The exhibit consists of 30 posters, each 36 in. x 24 in. provided by Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

PostersThe poster series includes information and images on the after effects of the A-bomb, before and after images of the cities, survival after the bombing, heat rays, high-temperature fire, reconstruction, effects of radiation on the body, and a goal toward a peaceful world free from nuclear weapons.

Hiroshima CallingThe Arizona exhibit, named Hiroshima Calling, will visit five locations around the state, from Oct. 20th, 2008 through November 28th, 2008.

Exhibits will be open for public viewing at: • Phoenix City Hall Atrium, • ASU Downtown Campus Library, • Arizona Historical Society, • Northern Arizona University, • Gallery on Grand Ave. in Phoenix.

Performances will be held at: • Arizona Historical Society, • Northern Arizona University, • Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona.

Goals of the Poster ExhibitHiroshima Calling will help us remember world history, including stories of loss and devastation across cultures. It reminds us to have hope and to live with our neighbors in a peaceful way, and in a peaceful society. Hiroshima Calling recognizes the importance of art and culture and how it influences our lives and our history. This exhibit promotes cultural exchange, diversity, art, story-telling, music and peace through education and sharing.

Survivor of Atomic BombThe Indigenous Preservation Society of Hiro-shima, a traditional taiko music group founded by Itsuki Munakata, will accompany the posters to the northern Arizona venue adding a unique, artistic and historic perspective to the exhibit. Mr. Munakata, a survivor (Hibakusha) of the bombing, was five years old at the time.

Performances with ExhibitThe taiko troupe will visit the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona. The troupe will meet with Hopi traditional hoop dancers to play traditional taiko music, along with songs and prayers of peace and cultural exchange. This is of significance as it is said that the uranium that produced the atomic bomb came from the Native American lands of northern Arizona. Now, a survivor of the atomic bomb is coming to this place to share art, stories and peace.

Hiroshima CallingA TRAVELING POSTER EXHIBIT PROMOTING PEACE, EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Phoenix Metro Area Exhibits October

20-24 Phoenix City Hall Atrium 200 W. Washington Avenue, Phoenix 9 AM–5 PM daily

10/27- ASU Downtown Campus Library11/6 University Center 411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 7 AM–Midnight (Mon. - Thur.) 8 AM–5 PM (Fri., Sat.) Noon–9 PM (Sun.)

November 7-8 Gallery on Grand Ave. 1500 NW Grand Ave. (15th Ave. and Grand), Phoenix 6 PM–10 PM (First Friday Art Event) Noon–4 PM (Sat.)

11/10 - Arizona Historical Society Museum11/21 Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave. , Tempe 10 AM – 4 PM (Tues. – Sat.) Noon – 4 PM (Sun.)

Phoenix Taiko PerformancesNovember

14 Arizona Historical Society MuseumPerformances by Hiroshima Taiko

Honzonkai and Fushicho Daiko Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe Admission: $10 Adults; kids under 12 free 6 PM–8 PM

15 Chandler Japanese Raku Arts and Music Festival with Ken Koshio A.J. Chandler Park 3 South Arizona Ave., Chandler For info: 480-786-8003 1 PM & 3 PM

For more info on metro Phoenix venues: zakosliz@yahoo.com or 602-234-4767.

Northern Arizona Exhibits October

10/31- Northern Arizona University11/28 Martin-Springer Institute Opening reception (2 PM on Oct. 31) hosted by Asian Studies 8 AM - 5PM (Mon. - Fri.)

Northern Arizona Taiko Performances & Events

November 6 NOH Theatre Workshop with Mr. Itsuki Munakata Northern Arizona University Clifford E. White Theater 3 PM–5 PM

7 Taiko PerformancePerformances by Hiroshima Taiko Hozonkai,

Fushicho Daiko, and Native TrailsNorthern Arizona University

Ashurst Auditorium 6 PM–8 PM

For info on Northern Arizona venues: chie.okubo@nau.edu or 928-523-2464.

Please support Hiroshima Calling, the traveling Hiroshima and Nagasaki Poster Exhibit in AZ.

WYVEAA is a not-for-profi t corporation established in 1975 to support and sponsor international exchange programs in culture and education. WYVEAA is legally recognized under section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and is granted exemption from federal income tax. Donors may deduct contributions to WYVEAA as provided for in the code.

The following levels of sponsorship are suggested, but any donation amount is appreciated:

Diplomat $1,000.00Envoy $ 500.00Community Liaison $ 250.00

Please make your check payable to WYVEAA. WYVEAA is recognized by federal identifi cation number 23-7442950.

Return this form to:WYVEAA501 W. El Camino Dr.Phoenix, AZ 85023

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Special ThanksRyuta Furumoto, Megan Gately, Tom Haines, Akiko Hennessey, Ken Koshio, Yoshi Kumagai, Kurt Lancaster, Diana Larowe, John Larowe, Beatrice Moore, Kathy Nakagawa, Ted Namba, Chie Okubo, Beverly Washichek, Liz Zakos, and all supporters of this project.

H I R O S H I M AC A L L I N G

A Traveling Poster Exhibit Promoting Peace, Education,

Art and Cultural Exchange

Arizona SponsorsArizona Aikido, Arizona Buddhist Temple, Arizona Historical Society Museum, Asian Pacifi c American Studies at ASU, Fushicho Daiko, Japanese Friendship Gardens Phoenix, The Martin-Springer Institute (NAU) Moore Gallery, Northern Arizona University, World Youth Visit Exchange Association of Arizona (WYVEAA)

Hiroshima/Nagasaki SponsorsCCU of Shiga Prefecture, Iwane Fujii, Hiroshima Peace Action Center, Hiroshima Council Against A-and-H Bombs, Offi ce Takitani, Yuko Ohazama, Yumi Ozaki, Yukiko Toyama, VOSHN.com, Takashi Yamaguchi, Satoshi Yoshizawa

WebsitePlease visit www.hiroshimacalling.org for more information on exhibits, performances, and related materials.

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