A story of a girl who survived an atomic bomb6
(Author Profiles)
Original Author/ KODAMA Toyoko
Born in Miyoshi city, Hiroshima prefecture in 1928. Maiden name, Amata. Entered Hiroshima Electric Railway Girls’ School. Three days after exposed by the atomic bomb, she worked in the restoration section. “Working without leaving from Hiroshima after the atomic bombing is my pride. I hope the Hiroshima Electric Railway model 650 will be loved by everyone.”
Manga/ Kanabun
Woman living in Hiroshima, and the third-generation of a-bomb survivors. Started sketching mangas of atomic bombing stories after her grandmother’s request while working full-time.
The second story is based on the experience of her grandmother’s cousin. . She is now sketching a story based on an A-bomb survivor doctor, Shun-taro Hida’s experience.
A story of a girl who survived an atomic bomb5
(This article is reprinted from the following book)
The 75th Anniversary of a Bombed Train”
-A running historical monument and the story of recovery and rebirth behind them.
Work Assistance: Hiroshima Electric Railways
Publication: 2017
Price: JPY2500＋tax
ISBN: 978-4-86250-527-9
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