It can be seen that the stone pot for flower donation installed in the "Atomic Bomb Memorial Tower" in the Peace Park in Hiroshima City is crafted with something like cement without permission, and it is in a state where flowers and water do not enter. , The city is considering returning to its original state.
The "Atomic Bomb Memorial Tower" in the Peace Park in Naka-ku, Hiroshima City contains the remains of about 70,000 victims of the atomic bomb whose identities and bereaved families are unknown. A stone pot is installed.
The pot is a square with a length of about 55 cm, a width of about 60 cm, and a height of about 55 cm, and has a hole at the top to store water so that flowers can grow.
However, a city official confirmed in August that this hole was filled with something like cement without permission, leaving flowers and water out of the way.
It also means that two metallic protrusions, such as those used to make candles, were embedded.
According to the city, the pots were donated by the general public about 60 years ago, and it is believed that the work was added without permission after July, based on the story of volunteers cleaning the area. increase.
Minoru Hataguchi, chairman of the "Hiroshima War Damage Memorial", which holds a memorial service every year at the Atomic Bomb Memorial Tower, said, "I'm very sorry I don't know the purpose. I want you to do it. "
Hiroshima City will discuss the restoration to its original state in consultation with the bereaved family of the donor.