Who founded the city of Hiroshima and when was it established?
Hiroshima was established in 1589 by the warlord Mori Terumoto. The city was built on the delta of the Ota River and originally served as a fortress.
Questions about Hiroshima
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Hiroshima on the 6th of August 1945?
The American Boeing B-29 Superfortress named the Enola Gay dropped the nuclear weapon Little Boy on the city at 8:15 a.m. The attack directly killed at least 70,000 people and destroyed about 70% of the city's buildings.
Why is the Oleander flower the official flower of Hiroshima?
Oleander is the official flower of Hiroshima because it was the first plant to bloom again after the atomic bomb explosion in 1945. This biological resilience became a powerful symbol for the city's recovery.
How many streetcars does Hiroshima have and when did service start?
Hiroshima has 298 streetcars as of 2011, which is more than any other city in Japan. Streetcar service started in 1912 and was restored as soon as was practical after the atomic bombing.
Which professional sports clubs are based in Hiroshima and what titles have they won?
Hiroshima is home to the Sanfrecce Hiroshima football club and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball club. Sanfrecce won the J.League in 2012, 2013, and 2015, while the Carp won the Japan Series in 1979, 1980, and 1984.
How many foreign visitors traveled to Hiroshima in 2016 and which nationalities were most represented?
Some 1.18 million foreigners visited Hiroshima in 2016, with Americans making up 16% of the total. Australians accounted for 15%, Italians for 8%, and Britons for 6% of the foreign visitors.