Author Archive Jade Brischke

Jade Brischke


Toukasan Festival: Hiroshima’s Official Start of Summer

May 23, 2017 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 ]

Biru Stand Shigetomi: Hiroshima’s Standing Beer Bar

By Jade Brischke

The lack of space in Japan has resulted in the need to utilise every square metre possible and thus, to...[ Click to read more ]

Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima

By Jade Brischke

Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, better known as Asa Zoo, is the local place that families and couples go to...[ Click to read more ]

Sightseeing Loop Bus or the Maple Bus in Hiroshima!

Mar 21, 2017 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

“Peacecle” Rental Bicycles in Hiroshima – Easy!

Mar 15, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Spring is a great time to get out and take advantage of the lovely weather, and one of the best...[ Click to read more ]

Set Out for Hiroshima’s Best Morning Sets!

Feb 27, 2017 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

All Aboard the Sushi Train in Hiroshima!

Feb 20, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Ah, sushi! Nothing says Japan more than these tasty morsels of fish on rice. High quality sushi may be out...[ Click to read more ]

Making ‘Memories’ in Hiroshima at Memories Live House

Feb 14, 2017 By Jade Brischke

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 ]