80 years after the atomic bombing, the scenery of the hearts and minds of the people who lived through the atomic bombing is brought to the stage Stage "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" performed by Hiroshima citizens

A stage that tells the story of peace and dreams will take root in Hiroshima.

On August 3, 2025, the stage "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" (original story: Fumiyo Konno / script and direction: Toshiyuki Morioka) will be performed at the Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural Center.

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This work is a challenge to inscribe on the stage "memories that must not fade away" and "hopes of expressionists living in the provinces" on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. Young actors from Hiroshima who are living today will bring to life the original story that depicts the memories of those who lived through the atomic bombing.

Group photo of the cast of "Yunagi City, Sakura Country

This project has two major objectives.

(1) To establish a theatrical culture in Hiroshima, a regional city, where people can pursue their dreams.

(2) To pass on to the next generation as performing arts the meaning of "telling the story" as we approach the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.

Since last year, ONE VOW FILMS JAPAN (ONE VOW PRODUCTIONS) has successfully staged "To Be Happy" and "The Night My Mother's Cherry Trees Fell" (written and directed by Toshiyuki Morioka) to full houses, overcoming the disadvantages of regional cities. This time, "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" is an important step forward, aiming to create a stage that will become a symbol of Hiroshima.

The reality is that young local actors are forced to give up their dreams due to environmental and economic constraints. In such a situation, our current mission is to "create a place where they can seriously pursue their dreams in their hometowns.

Theater, which allows people to receive the memories of the atomic bombing as a "story," is needed now that storytellers are aging.

In the summer of 2025, the challenge to hand down the preciousness of peace to the future through the stage "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" will begin in Hiroshima.

The stage "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" will begin in Hiroshima in the summer of 2025.

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 16:00

Venue: Hiroshima Kenmin Bunka Center Hall

Cast: Many young to mid-career actors mainly from Hiroshima (Casting materials will be provided separately)

Organizer: ONE VOW FILMS JAPAN (One Vow Produce)

URL : https://www.onevowfilms.com/about-4

Schedule

June 21-22: Performers will visit Peace Museum and Peace of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

　　　　　　　　　　 Intensive rehearsals (with director Toshiyuki Morioka)

July 20 (Sun.) 23:59 Crowdfunding ends

July 24 (Thu) Intensive rehearsals begin

August 2 (Sat) 11:00 a.m. "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" Geneproduction

August 3 (Sun) 16:00 "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" stage performance

Outline of Crowdfunding

Project Name: "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" 80 years after the atomic bombing,

　　　　　　　　 Request for support for the stage production of "Sakura Country, Yunagi City" for the future generation

Period: ～July 20, 2025 (Sun.) 23:59

URL ： https://camp-fire.jp/projects/855009/view

From Akisaku Minamoto, ONE VOW FILMS JAPAN Inc.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this message to the end.

I am a producer of a short drama called "Koneko Film" in Tokyo and a director of commercials and other videos in Hiroshima.

What I have come to realize is that actors and talents are inevitably passive when they work in local cities, and ultimately end up on the receiving end of exploitation.

As mentioned earlier, young talents and actors tend to feel that they cannot "seriously pursue their dreams" if they remain in their hometowns. In reality, due to financial constraints and the need to balance their daily work, acting activities often remain an extension of their hobbies, making it difficult for local actors and actresses to grow and continue their careers.

I have wanted to change this situation ever since I started this company.

And when I saw this story for the first time, I felt that this fact should not be allowed to fade away. I frankly felt that way.

I thought I had to do it in Hiroshima. I thought it was the actor's cue.

By performing this stage here on a semi-permanent basis, I could provide them with a place where they could be aware of their activities, which they had held vaguely as a "dream. I felt that this was an opportunity and even a mission.

I feel that continuing to perform "Yunagi City, Sakura Country" with actors living in Hiroshima is the only "thing" I can do for those who continue to dream and work, and for those who lived in those days.

I would appreciate your warm-hearted support, spreading the word, and covering the event.