Hiroshima has great local cuisine, and there are numerous wonderful options available to you at any time of year. During the holidays, however, you may need some hints on where...[ Click to read more ]
Although beer has always played a significant role in Japanese culture, microbreweries have only cropped up recently. This is because taxes had been prohibitively expensive for small brewers, but the...[ Click to read more ]
There’s plenty to do after hours in Hiroshima if you fancy letting your hair down. If you don’t fancy winding down after your evening meal, you can check out the...[ Click to read more ]
Fancy a tipple while learning a bit about how what you're consuming is made? Then head along to one of Hiroshima's many breweries! The prefecture is famed for its unique-tasting...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is one of the world's best locations for food, home to more Michelin-star restaurants than any country except France. One of the great things about Japanese food is that...[ Click to read more ]
It's January. Suddenly, western Japan is a great deal colder than you imagined it would be. You want to go out but don't want to deal with the cold. What...[ Click to read more ]
For those of us who are used to the creature comforts of central heating, double-paned windows, and insulated buildings, winter in Japan – where none of these is the standard...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima has plenty of local cuisines, but okonomiyaki stands out as the city's specialty. The dish consists of a batter of wheat flour, mirin, and water made beforehand and chilled...[ Click to read more ]
Expats in Hiroshima can get into the festive spirit in the city as Christmas approaches. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, the locals acknowledge Christmas with festive...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving is a well-known annual celebration in countries such as the United States where families traditionally gather together to have a turkey feast followed by a slice of pumpkin pie....[ Click to read more ]