3-1-2-1Gloves

800 m from the hypocenter　Hatchobori
Donated by Juni Asano

Sochi Asano (then 12), a first-year student of Sotoku Junior High School, was exposed to the atomic bombing at his building demolition worksite in Hatchobori. He suffered severe burns to his face, arms, and legs. The following day, his relative, who entered Hiroshima to search for him, found Sochi. Receiving a treatment from an army doctor who served in relief activities, Sochi was taken to his aunt’s home. He died there late that night. On the morning of August 14, his father and grandmother living in Omishima Island of Ehime Prefecture rushed to see him only to find that Sochi had already been cremated. These work gloves were worn by Sochi at the time of the bombing.

Words of Juni, Sochi's younger brother:

My brother said, “I was afraid that if I fell asleep, I would be mistaken for a corpse and cremated alive. So I didn’t sleep at night on the 6th.” His aunt, who was taking care of him, told him, “If you didn’t sleep, you must be very tired. Today, you should go to sleep early.” Sochi said “Good night,” closed his eyes, and never woke up again.

Sochi Asano
Courtesy of Juni Asano