In Pictures: Hiroshima City: City Walk

Thousands of paper cranes are folded in local schools and displayed every year in the park. The story of Sadako has become famous throughout the world.

Hiroshima City is built on the Ota River delta in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea. The city enjoys the mild climate provided by its position in the Seto Inland Climate Zone. (Read More: City Walk)