---
title: "Here’s why Japan doesn’t hate the US after dropping the bomb (twice)"
date: "2018-03-31"
modified: "2020-10-21"
authors:
  - name: "Orvelin Valle"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/orvelinvalle/"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/intel/heres-japan-doesnt-hate-us-even-dropping-two-atomic-bombs/"
categories:
  - "History"
  - "War History"
  - "World War II"
---

# Here’s why Japan doesn’t hate the US after dropping the bomb (twice)

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The United States' use of the atomic bomb against Japan is credited with ending World War II. Over 300,00 people were killed between Hiroshima and Nagasaki, according to [CNN](<https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/06/world/asia/btn-atomic-bombs/>).

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Despite the devastation, less than 100 years later, Japan and the U.S. have become close political and social allies. This video shows how America's involvement in post-war Japan helped the country become the thriving nation it is today.

**Watch:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhzCuL4g1Jw

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## Author
OV is a Navy veteran and an expert in social media and entertainment marketing. Previously, with music electronics company Roland, he created social media outreach and growth strategies that became Roland's worldwide corporate standard. OV also managed social media and promotions for Madison Square Garden and Clear Channel Radio.