On March 10, 1945, more than 100,000 people were killed in the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo, which destroyed downtown Tokyo and left the streets filled with charred bodies. Despite the devastation being comparable to the atomic bombings in August 1945, the Japanese government has not provided aid to victims or recognized the events of that day. Elderly survivors are now speaking out, pushing for financial assistance and recognition, with efforts to preserve the stories and lessons of those who experienced the tragedy.
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