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Toshiko Hamanaka, an assistant secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Toshiko Hamanaka, an assistant secretary general of Nihon Hidankyo, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shigemitsu Tanaka, the chairman of Nagasaki Atomic bomb Survivors Council, cries during a press conference, in Nagasaki, western Japan, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize.(Kyodo News via AP)

Shigemitsu Tanaka, the chairman of Nagasaki Atomic bomb Survivors Council, cries during a press conference, in Nagasaki, western Japan, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize.(Kyodo News via AP)

A visitor prays in front of the Peace Statue at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, southern Japan Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

A visitor prays in front of the Peace Statue at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, southern Japan Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

Terumi Tanaka, right, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo and assistant Secretary General Toshiko Hamanaka smile during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, right, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo and assistant Secretary General Toshiko Hamanaka smile during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Masako Kudo, an official of Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, speaks to media members at its Tokyo office in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, following Ninon Hidankyo's winning the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Masako Kudo, an official of Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, speaks to media members at its Tokyo office in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, following Ninon Hidankyo's winning the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Shigemitsu Tanaka, the chairman of Nagasaki Atomic bomb Survivors Council, cries during a press conference, in Nagasaki, western Japan, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize.(Kyodo News via AP)

Shigemitsu Tanaka, the chairman of Nagasaki Atomic bomb Survivors Council, cries during a press conference, in Nagasaki, western Japan, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize.(Kyodo News via AP)

Terumi Tanaka, a Nihon Hidankyo executive speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, a Nihon Hidankyo executive speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Visitors stand in front of the cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims at the Peace Memorial Park with the Atomic Bomb Dome seen in the background in Hiroshima, western Japan Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

Visitors stand in front of the cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims at the Peace Memorial Park with the Atomic Bomb Dome seen in the background in Hiroshima, western Japan Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

Terumi Tanaka, center, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, center, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, center, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo and other senior members attend a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. Other members from second left to right, assistant Secretary Generals Toshiko Hamanaka, Masako Wada, and Jiro Hamasumi.(AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, center, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo and other senior members attend a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. Other members from second left to right, assistant Secretary Generals Toshiko Hamanaka, Masako Wada, and Jiro Hamasumi.(AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

People visit the Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki, southern Japan Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

People visit the Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki, southern Japan Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. (Kyodo News via AP)

FILE - Leaders of the Group of Seven nations' meetings walk before the Atomic Bomb Dome during a visit to the Peace Memorial Park as part of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, western Japan Friday, May 19, 2023. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Leaders of the Group of Seven nations' meetings walk before the Atomic Bomb Dome during a visit to the Peace Memorial Park as part of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, western Japan Friday, May 19, 2023. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Terumi Tanaka, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Copies of an extra version of Asahi Shimbun newspaper with the headline "Hindakyo wins Nobel Peace Prize" lie on a table during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Copies of an extra version of Asahi Shimbun newspaper with the headline "Hindakyo wins Nobel Peace Prize" lie on a table during a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo smiles, combing his hair, ahead of a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Terumi Tanaka, co-chairperson of Nihon Hidankyo smiles, combing his hair, ahead of a press conference in Tokyo, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, a day after Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the two U.S. atomic bombings, won the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)