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 ]
As a foreigner in Japan (especially when you first arrive), life can be a little difficult adjusting to a new...[ Click to read more ]
Rainy season is coming! For those of you new to Japan and especially those who are unfamiliar with this kind...[ Click to read more ]
The lack of space in Japan has resulted in the need to utilise every square metre possible and thus, to...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, better known as Asa Zoo, is the local place that families and couples go to...[ Click to read more ]
If you want a leisurely tour of Hiroshima, but don't feel much like stretching the legs and prefer to let someone...[ Click to read more ]
Spring is a great time to get out and take advantage of the lovely weather, and one of the best...[ Click to read more ]
If you're anything like me, breakfast during the week is a hurried affair and usually involves coffee and something quick...[ Click to read more ]
Ah, sushi! Nothing says Japan more than these tasty morsels of fish on rice. High quality sushi may be out...[ Click to read more ]
If you're a child of the 50s or 60s or you just like the music, fashion and decor of that...[ Click to read more ]