Great Summer Walks in Hiroshima

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With summer fast approaching, what better way to appreciate the season than to head out for a nice walk, soak up the scenery and fill your lungs with fresh air? Hiroshima prefecture has an abundance of fantastic walking routes beyond the city, where the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku...[ Click to read more ]

Visiting Rabbit Island in Hiroshima

By Justin Hanus

Just off the coast of Hiroshima is Okunoshima, more commonly called Rabbit Island. Although the island is small, it’s home to more than 1,000 rabbits. The place was relatively unknown to anyone other than locals until a few years ago, but now it’s one of the most popular places in...[ Click to read more ]

Mix It Up! International Food in Hiroshima

Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow

Japanese food is fantastic; no arguments there. Yet, what was that old adage? Ah, right: Variety is the spice of life. For this article, we will dig up some food choices from around the world. Time to dig in! Cal/Tex-Mex: Graffity Finding decent American food is not a big challenge...[ Click to read more ]

Cool, Calm and Caffeinated: Coffee in Hiroshima

By William Farrow

Coffee. Without it, modern life may very well not be possible. Japan has long embraced caffeinated bean juice and offers an almost overwhelming number of options for the person on the go. So what options do foreign residents have at their fingertips? Cups for Busy People The most widely available...[ Click to read more ]

Out and About: Day Trips in Hiroshima

By William Farrow

No doubt, Hiroshima city has a lot to do and see. However, like all cities, residents may eventually find themselves in a rut when it comes to entertainment. Fortunately, Hiroshima prefecture itself offers a lot for those willing to go out and explore. Here are a few suggested places to...[ Click to read more ]

Might As Well Jump: Get Air in Hiroshima

Mar 31, 2022 By William Farrow

Spring is here, and it is tempting to be out all day, but what if you need a little spring in your step? A little bounce in your walk? A reason to jump out of bed? Get Air in Hiroshima is an indoor complex that revolves around jumping, bouncing, and finding...[ Click to read more ]

Take Your Pick: Hiroshima’s Kajitsu no Mori

By William Farrow

With spring comes renewed greenery across the land, and a season full of outdoor activities has begun. Today, we will talk about Kajitsu no Mori, quite literally The Fruit Forest, located a few cities east of Hiroshima in Mihara. Whether you are looking for an excellent date location or a...[ Click to read more ]

Miroku no Sato: Your Next Day Trip in Hiroshima

Mar 24, 2022 By William Farrow

As the warmth of spring begins to run over Japan, people are looking to get outdoors again. For residents of Hiroshima city and the surrounding areas, Miroku no Sato offers a lot as a day trip destination. Located to the southwest of Fukuyama city, Miroku no Sato is a family-oriented amusement...[ Click to read more ]

I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Sera Winery and Yume Park

Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow

As the chills of winter give way and the warmth of spring begins to return to Japan, people find themselves willing to venture into the great outdoors again. Those with smaller children will also quickly search for places where the little ones can run around and burn off energy. What...[ Click to read more ]

Some Pep(per) in Your Step: Spice in Hiroshima

By William Farrow

After being in Japan for a while, foreign residents often opine that the local food culture does not offer options that cause flop sweat three bites into the meal. So let's go ahead and search Hiroshima prefecture for restaurants that bring the heat! Ramen and Yakisoba: Akazō The exterior of...[ Click to read more ]