40th Anniversary of the Minato City Declaration as a City of Peace

On August 15, 1985, Minato City declared itself a City of Peace, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and wishing for lasting peace in the world. Based on this declaration, Minato City has made efforts striving for peace. FY2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the declaration. There are several historical sites related to peace in Minato City, so please visit them.

Flame Peace

Flame Peace was installed in Shiba Park during the FY2005 as part of a commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of the Minato City of Peace Declaration. The flame burning in Flame Peace is a combination of the “Peace Flame” in Hiroshima, the “Fire of Peace” in Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture, and the “THE FLAME OF PEACE” in Nagasaki.

Looking toward Harmony: Monument to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Minato City’s Government

In May 1945, at the end of the Pacific War, there was a major air raid in the Yamanote area, and most of the Akasaka and Aoyama areas were burned to ashes. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the city government, a monument was erected at 3-6-12 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku as a memorial to those who perished in the war and to express our wish for a peaceful world.