Inspired by A-bomb victim, punk rocker promotes peace

Shinji Okoda, far right, Eishin Richard Hiraishi, second from right, Hiraishi’s mother, fourth from right, and others pose in Hiroshima’s Naka Ward after their anti-war concert ended on the night of April 9. (Provided by Shinji Okoda)

HIROSHIMA--A hardcore punk trio was rocking a club here in early April when the golden-haired guitarist wearing a black leather jacket abruptly started delivering a speech following a 12-minute guitar solo. [Read More]

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