Peace Bell Event at Ashiya Civic Center on Sat Aug 15 With the Mayor Attending

It looks like the event “Let’s Ring the Bell of Peace!” will be held at the Ashiya Civic Center on Saturday, August 15.

 

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Let’s Ring the Bell of Peace!

When is it?

Saturday, August 15, 2026

〈Ceremony〉11:50–12:15
〈Peace Gathering〉12:30–14:00

Where will it be held?

〈Ceremony〉In front of the “Yūai no Kane” (Bell of Compassion) beside the main entrance of the Ashiya Civic Center
〈Peace Gathering〉Room 301 at the Civic Center

Here it is on the map ↓

The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What will happen at the event?

• Participants will recite the “Peace Declaration” together and observe a moment of silence when the noon siren sounds 🕊
• They will ring the Bell of Peace (Yūai no Kane) in prayer for peace 🔔
• The 〈Peace Gathering〉 will feature talks on “Ashiya and the War,” “A Report on High School Students’ Visit to Hiroshima,” and “The Ukraine Recovery Conference” 📖
• Participants in the Peace Gathering will receive rice balls and tea 🍙

How much does it cost?

Free

How to participate

No registration is required. Simply come directly to the venue on the day.

The event is organized by the Ashiya UNESCO Association and co-hosted by the City of Ashiya and the Ashiya City Board of Education.

For inquiries, contact the Ashiya UNESCO Association (within the Social Education Promotion Division) at 0797-38-2091.

Click here for event details (official Ashiya City website)

In Closing

August 15 falls on a Saturday this year, making it a convenient opportunity for families to take part. Last year, people of all ages attended, from children to older generations. The area in front of the bell is normally off-limits, so this is also a rare once-a-year opportunity.