Two cities, One memor
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Dark tourism, travel to sites associated with death and tragedy, has grown into a significant global phenomenon. This review examines how Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two cities devastated by atomic bombings in August 1945, have become destinations for remembrance and education. Drawing on academic literature and published visitor statistics, the paper discusses why people visit these sites, how visitor numbers have changed over the past decade, and what ethical questions arise when tragedy becomes a tourist attraction. It is concluded that tourism keeps the memory of the bombings alive, but that respectful interpretation remains essential, and that further research is needed on the actual experiences of visitors in both cities.
Author: Madiyorov, Xumoyun
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225466276