The Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America invites the public to its annual memorial ceremony remembering the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This year marks a significant milestone — the 80th anniversary of the bombings — and participants will gather to pray for peace and reflect on the enduring lessons of history.

The Irei-sai Memorial Ceremony and Prayer for Peace will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 4:10 p.m. and will be streamed live on the shrine’s YouTube channel.

This traditional ceremony occurs at the exact time that the bomb fell on Hiroshima 80 years ago. This ceremony honors the mitama (spirits) of the victims and reaffirms an ongoing commitment to a peaceful world.

“It is an important annual observance held by our shrine, and we invite people

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