Never Again: Art Speaks Where Words Fail – Art’s Enduring Protest 80 Years Later

Hiroshima & Nagasaki Memorial

Japanese American Historical Plaza,
NW Naito Parkway at NW Couch Street

Portland OR

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

6:00pm-7:00pm

This year marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As we reflect on this solemn anniversary, we invite you to join the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Planning Committee for our annual memorial event honoring the lives lost, the survivors (Hibakusha), and the global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.

Never Again: Art Speaks Where Words Fail — Art’s Enduring Protest 80 Years Later highlights the role of art as an enduring protest—telling stories, expressing grief, and inspiring action when words alone cannot.

The memorial will feature local speakers, artists, and performers including:

Performers:

Portland Taiko

BRAVO Youth Orchestra Quartet

Tsubaki Bayou Doukoukai

Todd Yuzuriha

Emily Washinescran