Gaze Direction of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park planed by Kenzo Tange

A study of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony reveals that while Kenzo Tange's original south-north axis design for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park has been increasingly disrupted by media coverage, the gaze direction of attendees remains aligned with his intended vision. This persistence in visual alignment suggests a stable method for spatial design to sustain collective memory, despite external influences altering the perceived landscape. The research analyzed historical and contemporary media photographs to trace changes in the ceremony's visual narrative over time.

Sendai, S., & Yamada, K. (2012). Gaze Direction of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park planed by Kenzo Tange. Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 47(3), 595–600. https://doi.org/10.11361/journalcpij.47.595