Japanese J-League side V-Varen Nagasaki designed two special kits to commemorate the 70th anniversary of atomic bombing of the city in World War II.
The V-Varen ‘Pray for Peace’ kit is a reminder of that day and the need for peace in the world.
It seems that 70 per cent of Japanese citizens don’t know the date of the bombing.
The orange and blue home shirt features an origami crane – a powerful symbol of honour and loyalty in Japan – as well as a picture of the statue in the city by Seibo Kitamura.
The Peace Statue made by Seibo Kitamura is an olive branch in bronze – a seated man, over 30ft tall, eyes closed in prayer, his right arm lifted towards the heavens.
