Summer Days Out in Hiroshima
Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Surrounded by sea, mountains and pretty waterways, Hiroshima is something of an ideal location to spend away the summer months. If you find yourself with a spare day or two in the prefecture and don’t want to travel too far out, there are plenty of great places to escape to....[ Click to read more ]
Songs Inspired By Hiroshima
Apr 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Given the long history of protest music and anti-war songs, it’s perhaps not surprising that songs written about Hiroshima are largely dominated by those concerning the 1945 nuclear attack on the city. From country music in the immediate post-war years through to more contemporary punk, pop and electronic styles, many...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Learn About the Hiroshima Bombing
Mar 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is probably the place more associated with bombing than anywhere else in the world due to the 1945 atomic attacks that destroyed large parts of the city center and left over 200,000 dead. Today, it’s a growing and thriving prefecture that has emerged from the shadows of this tragedy,...[ Click to read more ]
Top Tips for Daily Life in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is a welcoming city that has become home to many international residents from around the world. However, it may be quite different from what you’re used to. We’ve compiled some top tips to help you survive in everyday life. 1. Finding Housing Most people in Hiroshima find somewhere to...[ Click to read more ]
What Souvenirs to Bring Back from Hiroshima
Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Many people know little about Hiroshima beyond its tragic history as the site of the atomic bomb in World War II. Change that for your friends and family by bringing back some souvenirs that reflect Hiroshima’s culture and cuisine. 1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima Merchandise Hiroshima is home to the soccer team...[ Click to read more ]
Art Classes in Hiroshima
Feb 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Have the beautiful Hiroshima landscapes inspired you to want to take up art, or perhaps you want to try your hand at some traditional Japanese crafts? You can find an assortment of opportunities throughout the prefecture. These range from individual taster sessions to short courses, so you won’t have to...[ Click to read more ]
Films Set in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Locations play at integral role in movies and can serve as a great way of introducing cinema-goers to different parts of the world. Sometimes a city or landscape provides a backdrop for a wider story while occasionally the setting may be an integral part of the story itself. It comes...[ Click to read more ]
All About Daiso: Hiroshima’s Famous 100-Yen Store
By Justin Hanus
Just like the U.S. has dollar stores, Japan has 100-yen stores. One of the most famous is Daiso, based in Hiroshima. It’s popular for stocking a variety of original products, the vast majority of which cost 100 yen (since 2004, the store has also been selling some items priced at...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Go in Hiroshima for Unique Amulets and Votive Tablets
Jan 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus
A modern way to attract visitors to a particular shrine or temple is to offer amulets and votive plaques. Each is a representation of the place, meaning it can be a great reminder about where you visited. Some of the amulets and votive plaques available from the shrines and temples...[ Click to read more ]
Food Only Available in Hiroshima
Jan 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Although some dishes are common throughout the country, different regions in Japan also have their own specialties that may be difficult — or even impossible — to find elsewhere. Hiroshima is no exception. 1. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki You may have had okonomiyaki in Osaka — but the version in Hiroshima is...[ Click to read more ]
