13. Hiroshima Electric Railway Company Monument
The first streetcars operated in Japan.
They ran as the vessels of Hiroshima on that day.
You proudly worked for them.
Although they were burned in a flash,
They have revived in Hiroshima,
In the city of peace,
Along with your will.
Explanation
In 1943, Hiroshima Electric Railway Kasei Girls School was opened. During the war, its girl students were engaged in running the streetcars. The school was closed before seeing its first graduates.
This monument was erected in July, 1977 dedicated to all the company employees who died in their duties and in the A-bombing. Also dedicated together are Kasei Girls School staff and students, girls volunteer corps members and mobilized students.
Three days after the A-bombing, a streetcar was made to run for free from Nishi-tenma to Koi, which is fondly spoken of to this date, as it gave hope to people.
It is reported that on their leaving the car shed, the crew still prays for their passengers' safety in front of this monument, then go on to their duties.
Location : Higashi Senda-machi, Naka-ku