93-year-old man who survived Nagasaki bombing and spent his life promoting peace has passed away.

Shigemi Fukahori, a remarkable man who survived the devastating Nagasaki atomic bombing of 1945, has passed away at the age of 93. He spent his life tirelessly advocating for peace and standing against the use of nuclear weapons.

Fukahori passed away on January 3rd at a hospital in Nagasaki, Japan. The Urakami Catholic Church, which he visited almost daily until last year, announced his passing on Sunday. It has been reported that he died of old age.

The church, located just 500 meters from the epicenter of the bombing and near the Nagasaki Peace Park, is a symbol of hope and peace. Despite the destruction caused by the nuclear bomb, the church's bell tower, statues, and other structures miraculously survived.

At the young age of 14, Fukahori experienced the horrors of the atomic bombing firsthand. His entire family, along with tens of thousands of others, perished in the attack. It was a traumatic event that he could not bring himself to talk about for many years, as the memories were too painful and the sense of powerlessness was overwhelming.

However, about 15 years ago, Fukahori's perspective began to shift. While visiting Spain, he met a man who had also experienced a bombing at the age of 14 during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. This encounter helped Fukahori open up and share his own experiences.

In a 2019 interview with Japan's national broadcaster NHK, Fukahori recalled the horrors of that fateful day. He vividly remembered hearing a voice crying out for help, and when he went to assist, he watched in horror as the person's skin melted before his eyes. The memory of that moment still haunted him.

Fukahori's mission was to educate and inspire younger generations to take up the cause of peace. He often spoke to students, urging them to take on the "baton of peace" and continue his advocacy efforts.

In 2019, when Pope Francis visited Nagasaki, Fukahori was honored to be the one to present him with a wreath of white flowers. The following year, he represented the victims of the atomic bombing at a ceremony, where he made a heartfelt pledge for peace. He declared that he was determined to make Nagasaki the last place where an atomic bomb would ever be dropped.

A wake will be held on Sunday, followed by funeral services on Monday at the Urakami Church. Fukahori's daughter will represent the family, and his legacy of peace and hope will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched.

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