80th Anniversary Atomic Bombing: The Mitama

LOS ANGELES, CA: The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America invites the public to join us for our annual memorial ceremony remembering the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This year marks a significant milestone—the 80th anniversary of the bombings—and we gather to pray for peace and reflect on the enduring lessons of history.

原爆犠牲者慰霊祭・平和祈願祭


Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 4:10 PM (Pacific Time)


Streaming Live on YouTube

The Irei-sai Memorial Ceremony and Prayer for Peace will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM (Pacific Time) and will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. This traditional ceremony occurs at the exact time that the bombs fell on Hiroshima 80 years ago. This ceremony honors the Mitama (spirits) of the victims and reaffirms our ongoing commitment to a peaceful world. It is an important annual observance held by our shrine, and we invite people of all backgrounds to join in remembrance, reflection, and prayer.

We welcome Mr. Howard Kakita as this year’s guest speaker. A survivor of the Hiroshima bombing when he was just 7 years old, Mr. Kakita has become a powerful voice for nuclear disarmament and peace as a member of the American Society of Hiroshima-Nagasaki A-Bomb Survivors (ASA). His testimony offers a deeply personal perspective on the human cost of war and the lasting effects of the atomic bombs.

80th Anniversary Memorial for Victims of the Atomic Bombs Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tslVxLXdRHk

Let us come together in prayer for peace and to honor the Mitama.

Silent Prayer and Bells for Peace

黙祷・平和の鐘
 Friday, August 8, 2025 – 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
 Streaming Live on YouTube. In addition to the Irei-sai, we also invite the public to participate in our annual “Silent Prayer and Bells for Peace” event, held this year on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This peaceful gathering includes a moment of silent prayer followed by the ringing of bells at the exact time the bombs fell on Nagasaki 80 years ago, to send wishes for peace throughout the world.

The “Bells for Peace” project was founded by our beloved and dedicated super volunteer, the late Richard Fukuhara, who was moved by the stories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors and committed himself to peace-building efforts. His legacy continues to inspire this event every year.

Both events will be hosted on our YouTube channel and are free and open to the public. We encourage individuals, families, parents, children, and communities around the world to join us in remembering the past and working together toward a more peaceful future.

The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the American branch of Shusse Inari Jinja in Matsue, Japan. Through our online ceremonies and cultural events, we aim to share Japan’s sustainable, nature-connected way of life and traditional spiritual values with a global audience.

Contact:
 Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America
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Contact@ShintoInari.org
 and ShintoInari.org
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Follow on youtube.com/@ShintoInari

原爆犠牲者慰霊祭・平和祈願祭


Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 4:10 PM (Pacific Time)


For more details, please visit ShintoInari.org
.

Contact:
 Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America
:

Contact@ShintoInari.org

Streaming Live on YouTube

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