Teppanyaki in Hiroshima: Showy and Sizzlingly Tasty
Jul 22, 2021 By Hugh Cann
Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine dating back to the post-war period that uses a large iron plate to cook various foods. Credit for the creation of teppanyaki goes to the famous Misono restaurant in Kobe. The word teppanyaki comes from the teppan, the large metal plate used for...[ Click to read more ]
Yokogawa: The Old Hiroshima Neighborhood
Jul 20, 2021 By Admin
Hiroshima is a very photogenic city and my favorite place to take my camera and just walk around here is Yokogawa. Yokogawa is in the in the western part of Hiroshima, just over the bridge from the Shin-Harushima area. The neighborhood is known for its arts scene and historic Showa...[ Click to read more ]
Your Guide to the Kansai All-Access Travel Passes
Jul 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
You’ll be able to see more of Kansai while spending less if you purchase one of the all-access travel passes. These are a great alternative to a JR Pass as they tend to be more cost-effective than buying something that covers the entire country. Plus, you can choose a pass...[ Click to read more ]
Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
Jun 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Peace Memorial Park stands as a silent appeal to eliminate all nuclear weapons and a plea for world peace. This part of Hiroshima was a bustling center of commerce for 240 years, beginning in 1603 with a steady stream of goods arriving by boat on the Ōta River. In the...[ Click to read more ]
Mazda: The Economic Engine of Hiroshima
Jun 22, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is a company town. Mazda is the region’s biggest employer, and the carmaker bankrolls the city’s professional baseball team, the Hiroshima Carp. The company was instrumental in rebuilding Hiroshima after the atomic bombing in 1945. Only days after the blast leveled the city's industrial base, the Mazda assembly line...[ Click to read more ]
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 fact, there is very little to compare the two dishes besides the general shape and the fact that both are truly awesome dishes. Perhaps Japanese Pizza would be more appropriate,...[ Click to read more ]
Get into Martial Arts in Hiroshima
May 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a total noobie or a highly qualified master, there is something eminently special about learning a martial art in the nation of its inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to improve in the sport, it also offers an invaluable insight into the background,...[ Click to read more ]
Hit The Decks! Exploring Hiroshima’s Record Stores
By Bert Wishart
The modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world. Most people access their favorite artists now through Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Soundcloud, but there has also been an unexpected boom in analog music. According to Forbes, vinyl record sales have risen by 260 percent since...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Food in Hiroshima
By Bert Wishart
It's getting to be that time of year again, when the thermostat rockets, the humidity intensifies, and all Japanese conversation is restricted to "atsui ne" [it's hot, isn't it?] Because of this, many consider summer to be the worst season in Japan, but to say so is to ignore the...[ Click to read more ]
Animal Cafes in Hiroshima
Apr 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Though animal cafes first reared their furry little heads in Taiwan, since 2004, they have boomed throughout Japan, and there are spots throughout the nation at which you can sit and pet animals whilst enjoying a range of hot or cold drinks. It’s no surprise that the popularity of animal...[ Click to read more ]
