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| ID Code | HMIYATAKE0044 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cherry trees in Hijiyama Park broken by the atomic bomb's blast |
| Photographer | Hajime Miyatake |
| Date | Between around August 10 and 11, 1945 |
| Location | Hijiyama Park |
| Distance from hypocenter | 2000meters |
| Existence of phorographic nagatives | Yes |
| Owner | Asahi Shimbun |
| Custodian | Tokyo head office of Asahi Shimbun |
| Description | Hijiyama Park, about two kilometers from the hypocenter, was directly hit by the atomic bomb's blast. Many of the cherry trees, a popular spot for blossom viewing, were broken or felled by the strong blast — a miserable sight. |
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