Author Archive Jade Brischke

Jade Brischke


The World Friendship Centre: Peace and Friendship in Hiroshima

Jul 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Hiroshima is the kind of place that you cannot visit or live in without being influenced by its history and...[ Click to read more ]

Keep c(K)ool and Kampai! Beer Gardens in Hiroshima

By Jade Brischke

When rainy season finally ends and the nights are hot and steamy, there is nothing better to do on a...[ Click to read more ]

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

By Jade Brischke

With the sun beating down and the humidity at almost 100%, summer in Hiroshima can be almost unbearable for those...[ Click to read more ]

Tomonoura: The Seaside Village of Wolverine and Miyazaki… and Medicinal Sake

Jun 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Summer has officially arrived and the beach and all things cool and refreshing are the flavours of the month. The...[ Click to read more ]

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Fruits of Your Labour: Fruit Picking in Hiroshima

By Jade Brischke

Summer is here and the weather is perfect for eating fresh fruit and fruit-related products. Sure, you can go to...[ Click to read more ]

Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima

Jun 19, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Chances are you aren’t familiar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know...[ Click to read more ]

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Reach for the stars at Hiroshima’s Planetarium

May 23, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Although the stars may be a little hard to see sometimes in the city with all the lights, you don’t...[ Click to read more ]

Toukasan Festival: Hiroshima’s Official Start of Summer

By Jade Brischke

Toukasan (とうかさん) is not only the biggest festival in Hiroshima, but also one of the oldest of the summer festivals...[ Click to read more ]

Book-Off: Hiroshima’s Answer to Everything you Need

May 19, 2017 By Jade Brischke

As a foreigner in Japan (especially when you first arrive), life can be a little difficult adjusting to a new...[ Click to read more ]

Rain, Rain Go Away: Surviving Hiroshima’s Rainy Season

Apr 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Rainy season is coming! For those of you new to Japan and especially those who are unfamiliar with this kind...[ Click to read more ]