Daisho-In Temple: the alternative to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima
Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke
It may not be as famous as Itsukushima Shrine, but Daisho-In Temple on Miyajima is just as beautiful and to let you in on a secret, it’s actually my favourite. When I go to Miyajima, I bypass Itsukushima (and the crowds!) and head straight for Daisho-In. Unlike shrines, which are...[ Click to read more ]
Import Stores in Hiroshima: The Solution to Your Cravings
By Jade Brischke
[caption id="attachment_33409" align="aligncenter" width="640"] If only the selection was this good!![/caption] There are three kinds of people who come to Japan: the first who continues to eat their Western diet that they’re used to, the second who decides to abandon all Western foods and go totally Japanese and the third...[ Click to read more ]
Get Inked! A History of and Places to Get a Tattoo in Hiroshima
Aug 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Even before I came to Japan, I’d heard stories about tattoos being a no-go if you wanted to go to an onsen (hot spring) or public bath and a definite no-no for getting a job. As far as the Japanese were concerned, the only people who had tattoos were yakuza...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrate the Last Days of Summer in Hiroshima… Outdoors!
By Jade Brischke
So the weather is cooling down (okay, seriously, who am I kidding?) but with the days still sunny and fine it’s the perfect time to catch the last of the summer activities in and around Hiroshima. Two such activities are river trekking (sometimes called river tracing) and forest adventure courses....[ Click to read more ]
Have a (Sand) Blast at The Glass Museum!
By Jade Brischke
Summer may nearly be over, but it’s still hot outside and even though you want to go somewhere and do something, sometimes you just can’t be bothered unless it involves air conditioning and being inside. Ah, but I have a place for you, The Glass Museum; Yes, that’s its official name....[ Click to read more ]
The World Friendship Centre: Peace and Friendship in Hiroshima
Jul 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Hiroshima is the kind of place that you cannot visit or live in without being influenced by its history and peace-related message. As August is the month of the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, it is also the perfect time to find out more about and/or get involved in...[ Click to read more ]
Keep c(K)ool and Kampai! Beer Gardens in Hiroshima
By Jade Brischke
When rainy season finally ends and the nights are hot and steamy, there is nothing better to do on a summer’s night than to sit outside. If you combine this with the great company of your friends, good food and drinks aplenty, you are guaranteed to make some wonderful summer...[ Click to read more ]
Tomonoura: The Seaside Village of Wolverine and Miyazaki… and Medicinal Sake
Jun 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Summer has officially arrived and the beach and all things cool and refreshing are the flavours of the month. The days are long and the blue skies and sunshine combine to create the perfect conditions for a trip to the seaside. Nowhere is more perfect or picturesque than the sleepy...[ Click to read more ]
Fruits of Your Labour: Fruit Picking in Hiroshima
By Jade Brischke
Summer is here and the weather is perfect for eating fresh fruit and fruit-related products. Sure, you can go to a restaurant and eat away to your heart’s content, but why try fruit picking instead? Fruit picking is an extremely popular social activity for Japanese people and something young women...[ Click to read more ]
Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima
Jun 19, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Chances are you aren’t familiar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know where they’re talking about. Yes, the place I’m talking about is Rabbit Island, so named for the hordes of rabbits that run wild and are the main attraction for this...[ Click to read more ]
