Overview

• Mayor Shiro Suzuki confirmed that 107 countries and the EU have indicated intent to attend the August 9 ceremony, surpassing last year’s record of 100.
• Nagasaki City extended invitations to all 195 countries with Japanese diplomatic missions plus the EU as part of a concerted diplomatic outreach.
• City officials personally visited the embassies of Israel, G7 members, Russia and Belarus to underscore the ceremony’s significance and secure their participation.
• Russia and Israel have accepted invitations after being excluded in previous years, signaling a shift toward broader inclusivity.
• Authorities have granted in-principle approval for Taiwan’s debut and are coordinating final details for its participation.