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Warm up with Japanese Curry in Hiroshima

Oct 28, 2024 By Jade Brischke

As the weather gets cooler, we’re all familiar with wanting something to make us nice and warm both inside and...[ Click to read more ]

Ice, Ice, Baby… The Best Ice Cream in Hiroshima

Sep 27, 2024 By Jade Brischke

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! The summer may have drawn to a close but it’s...[ Click to read more ]

A Wax a Day Keeps the Hair Away! Waxing in Hiroshima

Sep 26, 2024 By Jade Brischke

Western women (and some men) who are used to having easy access to beauty salons that specialize in waxing are...[ Click to read more ]

The Perfect Place for Coffee in Hiroshima

Aug 30, 2024 By Jade Brischke

Japan remains a nation with more of a tea culture than a coffee culture, but there is a growing fascination...[ Click to read more ]

Under the Sea at Miyajima Aquarium in Hiroshima

Aug 30, 2023 By Jade Brischke

Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean and, as a result, has bountiful produce...[ Click to read more ]

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Drinking Sake Warms Winters in Hiroshima

Dec 18, 2022 By Jade Brischke

How do you get warm and stay warm when the temperature in Hiroshima drops during the winter? Ah, that’s easy,...[ Click to read more ]

An Excellent Day Trip from Hiroshima: Onomichi

Aug 19, 2021 By Jade Brischke

One of the best day trips that you can make outside of the Hiroshima metro area is to the port...[ Click to read more ]

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Escape Hiroshima’s Rat-Race and Head to… Tomonoura!

Aug 14, 2021 By Jade Brischke

As summer winds down and we have cooler mornings and evenings, it is the perfect time of year to consider...[ Click to read more ]

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Mitchan Sōhonten – Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima!

Jun 20, 2021 By Jade Brischke

Okonomiyaki would be like a Japanese pancake if pancakes were made of vegetables and meat, not sweet but incredibly savory.  In...[ Click to read more ]

‘Jewels of the Sea’ Miyajima Oyster Festival near Hiroshima

Jan 23, 2020 By Jade Brischke

Although Hiroshima is famous for its oysters throughout the year, it is during winter, in the coldest month of February...[ Click to read more ]