Alive and Rocking – See Local Music at Hiroshima’s Great Live Houses
Feb 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With just a cursory look at Japanese television, you would be forgiven for believing that Japan's music industry was an endless parade of identikit Johnny's boy bands or sprawling AKB-48 affiliated girl groups. Not that there is anything wrong with this homogenous J-Pop, per se, but there has to be more...[ Click to read more ]
Explore the Fantastic Cycling Routes of Hiroshima
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Surrounded by water and a paucity of mountains, you wouldn't necessarily pick Hiroshima for a world-class cycling destination. However, bicycle enthusiasts worldwide come to the area to enjoy the many fantastic cycling routes. Yes, you may not be hitting the climbs of the Alps, they may not have the twists...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima’s Most Important and Spectacular Shrines and Temples
By Bert Wishart
While it is perhaps Kyoto that is Japan's best-known city for shrines and temples, it doesn't mean that you have to go quite that far to visit some breathtaking and historic places of worship. Hiroshima Prefecture has numerous beautiful shrines and temples, some of which are absolutely stunning, and all...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Soothing Soak at one of Hiroshima’s Super Hot Spring Spas
By Bert Wishart
As temperatures around the country plummet, the Japanese winter can seem harsh, particularly if you are not fortunate enough to live in an environment that is equipped with central heating. However, as unlikely as it seems, there is some cause for celebration, as the winter is the perfect time to...[ Click to read more ]
Rock (Climbing) And Roll – Bouldering in Hiroshima
Dec 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Now and again, something pops up in the zeitgeist that comes right out of left field. Some of these things are fads that slip away as quickly as they came (remember twerking? No, probably not), but some things seem to not only hang around but absolutely explode. One of those...[ Click to read more ]
Alternative Fitness Options in Hiroshima
By Bert Wishart
So, over the holidays, you indulged until you were fit to burst. We’ve all been there, but now you’ve noticed that you’ve put on a few pounds and can shake your belly like a bowl full of jelly, and you are well aware that it is no longer the season...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnamese Restaurants in Hiroshima
Nov 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
That Japan has some of the world's finest cuisine, there can be absolutely no doubt, and it is rightly renowned around the globe. However, it could also be said that it can sometimes lack piquancy and zest while it excels in numerous areas. Fortunately, if you feel like adding a...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Hiroshima 2020
Nov 19, 2020 By Matt Mangham
Seasonal illuminations are a big deal in Japan. From the famous Kobe Luminarie, donated by the Italian government following the Great Hanshin Earthquake, to light festivals in Osaka, Sendai, Nagoya, and elsewhere, a chilly stroll through enchanting colored lights has become a prominent feature of winter in Japan. Hiroshima is...[ Click to read more ]
Miyajima – A Holy Island That’s Wholly Worth a Visit
Oct 26, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Hiroshima Prefecture has much to offer it, from the hustle and bustle of the city, the somber and thought-provoking memorials, the striking scenery of the hills and gorges, and the sparkling waters of the Seto Inland Sea. But perhaps the most striking area of the region is Miyajima Island. Just...[ Click to read more ]
In the Frame – Playing Pool and Billiards in Hiroshima
Sep 29, 2020 By Bert Wishart
"Show me a man who is good at pool, and I'll show you a man who had a misspent youth," my father once said. It was one of those times that made me realize that my father was not the fountain of all knowledge that I had thought him in...[ Click to read more ]
