Introduction of Club Activities
AFS: Hiroshima Peace Study Association 2010
Miki Maki (Faculty of Letters, 2nd Year)
gHiroshima Peace Study Association in Kyotoh was held at Kyoto Campus Plaza on July 18th. The association is composed of the gPre-study Associationh, gHiroshima Peace Study Associationh, and the gHiroshima Tourh as the core, where exchange students of AFS head to Hiroshima to trace the historical sites where atomic bombs were dropped. The students deepened their knowledge on war and Hiroshima beforehand and later discussed how war was perceived in their home country at the gPre-study Associationh. gHiroshima Peace Study Associationh included a clip of the tour, presentations by exchange students, panel discussions, and a lecture by Peace Activist, Feanna Ishii. We had a lively time with 13 exchange students and guests and approximately 60 other
participants. One student stated, gBefore I went to Hiroshima, I only knew the fact that an atomic bomb was dropped in Japan. Now, I understand within the heart. Therefs only little power individually, but I wish to settle the disputes by combining everyonefs strength.h Through the gHiroshima Peace Study Associationh, a great number of people learned about war in various countries. I believe that if you take a moment to think about peace, we will be able to step closer to a peaceful world. I hope this opportunity led people to think about peace.
