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Hiroshima, Japan During World War 2, after testing nuclear weapons in Bikini Atoll, the USA's real target was Japan, which later resulted in an attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In total, from 120 to 226 thousand people died in both cities as a result of the atomic bomb dropping. Among others one building was hit. It was completely burned out and all people died there. Today, it is known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial or is just called the atomic bomb dome. Proposal:  cultural infrastructure  tourist attraction for a greater boom in the place  Showing off an attractive Hiroshima Japan.  Giving information about what is now the atomic bomb dome 27