Marked as Nagasaki Day, August 9 is a solemn day of remembrance for the thousands of Japanese who died in the tragic atomic bomb attack by the US military during the second World War in 1945. Nagasaki was the second city after Hiroshima to be bombed.
Also known as the Black Day of Japan, the August 9 nuclear bombing was devastating and claimed approximately 74,000 lives. The sacrifices of the deceased have been preserved at various historical sites around the city. These sites house several relics from the tragic attack, including burnt clothes and broken toys. Take a look at these primary historical sites in Nagasaki that commemorate the lost souls.