Peace Buddy

Become a Peace Buddy!

What is a Peace Buddy?

Every year, 300,000 students visit Nagasaki on school excursions. At Peace Education Lab Nagasaki, we offer the "Peace Dialogue" program—a guided tour around the Peace Park area for these visiting students.

As a Peace Buddy, you will take on the role of a guide. Young university students and locals—close in age to the students—act as their buddies, walking alongside them to explore and discuss meaningful questions unique to Nagasaki. This is a rare opportunity to exchange ideas and reflect together.

Whether your motivation is to contribute to peace, connect with young minds, or simply experience something new, this is a place where you will meet incredible people and discover a different side of Nagasaki.

Why not join us as a Peace Buddy?

Program Details

1–2 Peace Buddies will guide a small group of 8–11 school students.
Each tour lasts 60–80 minutes, covering key sites such as Hypocenter Park and the atomic bombing ruins in Peace Park.
The focus is not just on sharing knowledge, but on engaging in meaningful dialogue—standing on equal ground with the students to explore questions together.

Your Journey to Becoming a Peace Buddy

STEP 1

Apply

Fill out the application form with your details. The PLAB team will contact you.
STEP 2

Training 1

Learn about PLAB’s mission, the role of a Peace Buddy, and the tour’s key details.
STEP 3

Training 2

Join a senior Buddy on a walk through the Peace Park area, experiencing the tour firsthand. You will also have time to practice guiding.
STEP 4

Training 3

Conduct a practice tour yourself, reviewing the tour flow and key discussion points.
STEP 5

Tour Day

Welcome school students from all over Japan and guide them on their 60–80 minute tour.
STEP 6

Reflection Session

After the tour, we hold a debrief session to share insights, reflections, and any concerns for future tours.

Voices from Our Peace Buddies

Hanako

Sharing this important time with students, thinking together about peace, is incredibly meaningful. Seeing their expressions and hearing their thoughts after our discussions gives me a deep sense of fulfillment every time.
Yuri

Talking about peace with students challenges me to rethink my own perspective. Sometimes, their unexpected ideas surprise me! It’s always an exciting and rewarding experience.