What is "THE POSTMAN OF NAGASAKI"?

 "The Postman of Nagasaki" is a book by Peter Townsend, a British journalist who visited Nagasaki shortly after the atomic bombing on August 9, 1945. The book tells the story of Sumiteru Taniguchi, a 16-year-old postman who was delivering mail on his bicycle when the bomb exploded.

Taniguchi was miraculously unharmed, but he witnessed the horrific aftermath of the bombing firsthand. He helped to rescue survivors and care for the wounded, and he also became a vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament.

Townsend's book was published in 1985, and it was a critical and commercial success. It has been translated into over 20 languages, and it remains an important and moving account of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

In addition to the book, there is also a documentary film called "The Postman of Nagasaki" directed by Mika Kawase. The film was released in 2014, and it tells Taniguchi's story through interviews with him and his family, as well as archival footage.

Sumiteru Taniguchi passed away in 2017 at the age of 87. He left behind a legacy of peace and compassion, and his story continues to inspire people around the world.