These nine words, uttered by Keiko Ogura, the director for Hiroshima Interpreters for Peace (HIP), helps to illuminate the incredible efforts that many Hibakusha (survivors of the A-bomb) take to promote a peaceful, nuclear free future. After traveling to Hiroshima last summer with the Japan Society, and brining my students to hear two survivors speak,…

A beautiful lake, a local winery, and our first fancy hotel of the trip; needless to say, we were thrilled when we finally arrived in Nyaungshwe after our 6 hour delay in Mandalay. Arriving much later than we had planned, we spent the evening briefly exploring the town and hotel. Located in the state of…