Hamai Shinzou

Former Japanese politician and mayor of Hiroshima

Hamai Shinzou was a Japanese politician and mayor of Hiroshima from 1947 to 1955 and again from 1959 to 1967. He was a prominent figure in Japanese politics during the post-war period and was known for his advocacy of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. He is often referred to as the 'Father of Hiroshima' due to his tireless efforts to promote the city's recovery and reconstruction after the atomic bombing in...