More than 1,000 gathered at Green Lake in Seattle for the annual “Hiroshima to Hope” gathering on Aug. 6.
The event commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II.
Brothers Senji Kanaeda and Gilberto Perez blessing the event before the possession took place. (Photo by Becky Chan)
Yukari Mihashi (left) of North Bend and Mizuki Kobayahi of Edmonds performed in the opening ceremony. (Photo by Becky Chan)
Photo by Becky Chan
Volunteers floats the lanterns written with hopeful messages. (Photo by Becky Chan)
Pfc John Nunez traveled to Seattle from Fort Lewis to attend the event with friends. He hopes for peace. (Photo by Becky Chan)
A calm night for hope. Volunteers would retrieve the lanterns after the conclusion of the event. (Photo by Becky Chan)
Sisters Yuriko Brunelle (left)and Junko (right) pray for peace and reconciliation with Junko’s sons Shoisei and Akira (middle). Photo by Becky Chan
Photo by Becky Chan