— Meet the Author
About Dr. Akiko Mikamo
Raised by two Hiroshima survivors, Akiko Mikamo decided as a child that she wanted to contribute to world peace. She has dedicated her career to promoting peace as a medical psychologist, global executive coach, consultant, author, and speaker.
In 2014, Dr. Mikamo received an award for exceptional services for world peace and humanity from the World Peace and Prosperity Foundation at the House of Lords in London.
She is the President of US-Japan Psychological Services based in San Diego, California, and executive producer of the film “8:15 Hiroshima | From Father to Daughter” based on this book.
A Lifetime Dedicated to Peace
Clinical practice to improve mental health
Working with leaders across cultures.
Books, keynotes, film screenings, and international media
8:15 Hiroshima | From Father to Daughter
The Man Behind the Story
On August 6, 1945, Shinji Mikamo, a teenager in the centre of Hiroshima City, was on the roof of his home when the atomic bomb exploded. He was only 1,200 metres (¾ mile) away from the epicentre. Miraculously, he and his father survived the atomic blast, and they spent the days that followed searching for medical help, shelter, clean water, and food before, eventually, Shinji was transferred to a hospital.
“His courage became a story of hope that continues to inspire generations.”
