The next day, in the early morning, we hurriedly made our way to Hiroshima. It was my second visit to the prefecture in less than a month, and this time I had the opportunity to explore the Memorial Peace Park Museum. Witnessing the devastating effects of war and nuclear destruction deeply moved me. With the weather being beautiful and warm, I took the chance to further explore the district while Dr Akura was occupied with a few cataract surgeries.
After the surgeries, we picked him up from the train station and proceeded to Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture, which happens to be Dr Akura's hometown. He graciously allowed me to stay at his mother's home, where she had prepared a delightful dinner for us. I had a heartwarming conversation with his lovely mother, reminiscing about Dr Akura's adventures during his younger years. She even shared the family photo album, and we chatted late into the night. Exhausted from the day's events, I called it an early night after admiring his mother's art collection.
The following day, we visited the Ohara Museum of Fine Art. This remarkable institution houses some of the finest European paintings in Japan and Asia. Among the captivating artworks, I was particularly drawn to the exquisite Egyptian busts, as well as the paintings "Asagao" and "All Things Die, But All Will Be Resurrected through God's Love." After indulging my mind and eyes with the beauty around me, we explored the bustling market area, collecting souvenirs before embarking on our long drive back to Wakayama.
