A Child’s Survivor Story from Hiroshima | Los Angeles News

At just seven years old, Howard Kakita survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—shielded by a bathhouse while his brother and grandparents were injured. His family’s tragic separation, with parents interned in Arizona and him stranded in Japan, underscores the human cost of war. Years of radiation sickness, delayed reunions, and a long journey home followed, but Kakita went on to become an engineer. Now, as one of the last living witnesses, he urgently shares his story to challenge the justification of nuclear weapons and inspire a more peaceful future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bf8c19c97e551cc Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews