Hibakujumoku – 80 years of peace, remembrance, and resilience

On 6 August 2025, the world marked 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a catastrophic event that changed the course of history. Among the survivors of that tragedy were not only people, but also trees – the Hibakujumoku.

These trees, exposed to the nuclear explosion yet resilient enough to regenerate, now stand as living symbols of peace, resilience, and hope.

The story of the Hibakujumoku. The term Hibakujumoku is derived from Japanese: hibaku (bombed, exposed to nuclear radiation) and jumoku (tree or forest).

These trees survived the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and were found within two kilometres of the epicentres – areas once believed to be unable to support life for decades.

Despite the devastation, more than 160 trees, representing over 30 species, survived in Hiroshima. From these trees, seeds are collected and distributed worldwide, primarily through the efforts of Green Legacy Hiroshima, a volunteer organisation established in 2011.

Their mission is to spread the legacy of the Hibakujumoku and encourage reflection on the relationship between nature and humanity.

Hibakujumoku – 80 years of peace, remembrance, and resilience – PEFC – Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

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