Paper Cranes & Sadako

Discover the story of Sadako Sasaki, explore Hiroshima Day peace memorials, learn to fold cranes, and join global nuclear disarmament efforts.

HIROSHIMA DAY - Paper Cranes & The Story Of Sadako Sasaki

Discover the bittersweet legacy of paper cranes, their connection to the Hiroshima bombing, and how they came to be a powerful universal plea for peace.

Our peace guide tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who developed radiation-induced leukaemia years after surviving the atomic bombing. She inspired the world through her goal of folding 1,000 paper cranes for healing and hope.

Her courage transformed the origami cranes into an enduring global movement for nuclear disarmament, reconciliation, and unity.

Learn more about the Children’s Peace Monument, which commemorates the thousands of children who lost their lives - access valuable resources to get involved in the movement and learn the art of origami yourself.