Sadako Sasaki
Sadako Sasaki was a Japanese girl who became a symbol of peace and hope after surviving the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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January 7, 1943
October 25, 1955
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Sadako Sasaki (1943-1955) was a Japanese girl who became a symbol of peace and resilience after surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and later developing leukemia. She is best known for her attempt to fold a thousand origami cranes in the hope of recovering from her illness. Her story inspired the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima and has been the subject of multiple books, documentaries, and an annual ceremony dedicated to her memory. As one of the most famous hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) in Japan, Sadako’s connection with the legend of the thousand paper cranes and her life story have been documented in various works, including a documentary film.
