It looks like the “Ashiya Peace Gathering,” commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II and the 40th anniversary of the Non-Nuclear Peace City Declaration, will be held at Renaissance Classics Ashiya Luna Hall along the Ashiyagawa River on Saturday, August 23〜
Quoted from the official Ashiya City website
Ashiya Peace Gathering
When is it?
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 13:00〜16:45（doors open at 12:15）
Where is it?
Renaissance Classics Ashiya Luna Hall
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will they do?
An awards ceremony for elementary school students who won prizes for “Peace Posters”
A discussion between Mayor Ryosuke Takashima and future-generation students from Hyogo Prefectural Ashiya High School, Hyogo Prefectural International High School, and Hyogo Prefectural Ashiya International Secondary School
A free screening of the film “Ano Hana ga Saku Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaetara.” starring Haruka Fukuhara and Koshi Mizukami
A VR exhibition corner where visitors can virtually experience atomic bomb damage and more
- Visitors will receive a commemorative gift!
How much is admission?
Free admission
Capacity?
500 people（no reservation required, free entry and exit）
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome
How to apply
No application required
Click here for event details（official Ashiya City website）
Finally
With 80 years having passed since the end of World War II, this seems like a meaningful opportunity to think once again about peace〜. With a film screening and VR exhibition too, it feels like an event designed to pass these memories on to younger generations. It might be a good one to attend with the family toward the end of summer.
