Six ginkgo biloba trees near the center of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima survived the explosion, despite the massive destruction of the city. These trees, known as hibakujumoku—a term meaning "trees exposed to the bomb"—have become powerful symbols of resilience and peace. Located less than two kilometers from the epicenter, where temperatures soared to between 3,000 and 4,000 degrees Celsius, the ginkgo trees, along with some other species like camphor trees and lindens, endured the blast. Their deep root systems and dormant buds helped protect them from the extreme heat, allowing them to survive when much of the surrounding area was reduced to rubble. One of the most well-known of these trees stands near the Hosenbo temple, about 1.3 kilometers from the epicenter. The temple was destroyed during the bombing, but the tree remained standing. It later became a central part of the temple's reconstruction, symbolizing the hope and determination of the people of Hiroshima. An inscription on the tree reads "No more Hiroshima," a poignant reminder of the devastation caused by nuclear war and a call for peace. Since 2011, the Green Legacy Hiroshima organization has been collecting seeds from these surviving trees and distributing them globally. This effort has brought young ginkgo trees to places like the Geneva Botanical Garden, where they have been successfully grown. The organization's goal is to spread the message of peace and resilience associated with these trees, using them as a living reminder of the importance of preventing nuclear conflict. These trees continue to serve as a powerful testament to the endurance of life in the face of unimaginable destruction. Their descendants now grow in various parts of the world, carrying with them the legacy of Hiroshima and the hope for a more peaceful future.