Nagasaki Peace Statue
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The Nagasaki Peace Statue is a large bronze monument in Nagasaki, Japan, created to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to symbolize the city’s commitment to world peace.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Nagasaki Peace Statue canonical | 1 |
| Peace Statue (Nagasaki Peace Park) | 1 |
| Peace Statue (Nagasaki) | 1 |
| 平和祈念像 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4370266 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nagasaki Peace Statue Context triple: [Nagasaki Peace Memorial Day, symbol, Nagasaki Peace Statue]
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A.
Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park is a memorial park in Nagasaki, Japan, dedicated to promoting peace and commemorating the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.
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B.
Open Hand Monument
The Open Hand Monument is a prominent modernist sculpture in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and the city's progressive spirit.
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C.
Monument at the Hypocenter of the Atomic Bombing
The Monument at the Hypocenter of the Atomic Bombing is a memorial marking the exact ground zero of the 1945 atomic blast in Nagasaki, honoring the victims and symbolizing a commitment to peace.
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D.
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is a memorial facility in Hiroshima dedicated to commemorating and documenting the lives and experiences of those who perished in the atomic bombing.
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E.
World Peace Pagoda
The World Peace Pagoda is a prominent Buddhist stupa in Lumbini, Nepal, built as a symbol of peace and harmony and a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nagasaki Peace Statue Target entity description: The Nagasaki Peace Statue is a large bronze monument in Nagasaki, Japan, created to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to symbolize the city’s commitment to world peace.
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A.
Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park is a memorial park in Nagasaki, Japan, dedicated to promoting peace and commemorating the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.
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B.
Open Hand Monument
The Open Hand Monument is a prominent modernist sculpture in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and the city's progressive spirit.
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C.
Monument at the Hypocenter of the Atomic Bombing
The Monument at the Hypocenter of the Atomic Bombing is a memorial marking the exact ground zero of the 1945 atomic blast in Nagasaki, honoring the victims and symbolizing a commitment to peace.
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D.
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is a memorial facility in Hiroshima dedicated to commemorating and documenting the lives and experiences of those who perished in the atomic bombing.
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E.
World Peace Pagoda
The World Peace Pagoda is a prominent Buddhist stupa in Lumbini, Nepal, built as a symbol of peace and harmony and a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bronze statue
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ peace monument ⓘ |
| associatedEvent | atomic bombing of Nagasaki on 9 August 1945 ⓘ |
| category |
Buildings and structures in Nagasaki
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Monuments and memorials in Japan ⓘ Peace monuments and memorials ⓘ Statues in Japan ⓘ |
| commemorates |
civilian victims of nuclear warfare
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victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| creator |
Seibo Kitamura
ⓘ
linked to:
Seibou Kitamura
|
| eyesSymbolism | prayer for the souls of the victims ⓘ |
| features |
closed eyes in prayer
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extended left arm held horizontally ⓘ raised right arm pointing to the sky ⓘ seated male figure ⓘ |
| genre |
atomic bombing memorial
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war memorial ⓘ |
| hasColor | dark bronze ⓘ |
| hasInscription | messages calling for peace ⓘ |
| height | approximately 9.7 meters ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | symbolic landmark of Nagasaki ⓘ |
| leftArmSymbolism | desire for eternal peace ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
East Asia
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Kyushu ⓘ Nagasaki ⓘ Nagasaki Peace Park ⓘ Nagasaki Prefecture ⓘ |
| maintainedBy |
City of Nagasaki
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linked to:
Nagasaki
|
| material | bronze ⓘ |
| near | hypocenter of the Nagasaki atomic bomb explosion ⓘ |
| orientation | faces south (approximate) ⓘ |
| partOf | Nagasaki atomic bombing remembrance sites ⓘ |
| purpose |
to appeal for world peace
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to commemorate victims of the atomic bombing ⓘ to promote nuclear disarmament ⓘ |
| rightArmSymbolism | threat of nuclear weapons descending from the sky ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
hope for nuclear disarmament
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prayer for the repose of victims ⓘ world peace ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | 1955 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 9
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linked to:
Nagasaki Peace Memorial Day
annual peace ceremonies ⓘ |
| yearCompleted | 1955 ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Nagasaki Peace Statue Description of subject: The Nagasaki Peace Statue is a large bronze monument in Nagasaki, Japan, created to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing and to symbolize the city’s commitment to world peace.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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linked to: Nagasaki Peace Statue