Mayor Blangiardi to journey to Japan for eightieth Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing

HONOLULU – Mayor Rick Blangiardi will journey to Japan from July 30 to August 7, 2025, to take part in occasions commemorating the eightieth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The Mayor has been invited to attend memorial ceremonies and cultural packages that honor the lives misplaced and reaffirm a shared dedication to peace and reconciliation.

This can be Mayor Blangiardi’s first worldwide journey since taking workplace in January 2021.

“It is a profound honor to represent the City and County of Honolulu at this solemn occasion,” mentioned Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “The devastation caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima 80 years ago continues to remind the world of the importance of peace, compassion, and understanding between nations and people. This visit is an opportunity to pay our respect, strengthen international friendships, and stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in remembrance and hope.”

The City and County of Honolulu maintains a robust and enduring relationship with Japan, together with formal sister metropolis ties with a number of Japanese cities. Hiroshima is Honolulu’s oldest sister metropolis, and the City is proud to honor that legacy throughout this significant milestone. Mayor Blangiardi will go to Shibuya, Honolulu’s latest sister metropolis, to construct on the rising relationship between the 2 dynamic cities and reaffirm Honolulu’s dedication to worldwide friendship, cultural alternate, and mutual prosperity.

While in Japan, Mayor Blangiardi may also conduct conferences with authorities and tourism companions in his position because the City’s ambassador, centered on reinvigorating Japanese journey to O‘ahu and selling Honolulu as a secure, welcoming, and world-class vacation spot.

During Mayor Blangiardi’s worldwide go to, Managing Director Mike Formby will assume the position of Acting Mayor.

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