Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

Nagasaki has observed the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. During the event, the mayor described nuclear weapons as absolute evil and denounced the increasing support for nuclear deterrence, stating that such policies only heighten global risks. He urged Japan to remain committed to its postwar non-nuclear principles. The commemoration served as a critical reminder of the bombing's impact while calling for a world free from the threat of nuclear armament and deterrence strategies.