Hot Coffee on a Winter Day: Hiroshima’s Best Cafés
Jan 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
It's January. Suddenly, western Japan is a great deal colder than you imagined it would be. You want to go out but don't want to deal with the cold. What...[ Click to read more ]
Top Lemon-Based Souvenirs from Hiroshima
Jan 20, 2023 By Justin Hanus
The mild climate and low rainfall of Hiroshima are ideal for growing citrus fruits. In fact, the prefecture is the biggest producer of lemons in Japan, cultivating more than half...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsumode in Hiroshima – Shrines to Visit for New Years and the Tondo Festival
Dec 26, 2022 By Hugh Cann
There are two main traditions marking the beginning of the new year in Hiroshima. Hatsumōde is the first visit of the year to a shrine and takes place throughout Japan....[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima’s Wonderful Oyster Huts and Bars
Dec 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
For those of us who are used to the creature comforts of central heating, double-paned windows, and insulated buildings, winter in Japan – where none of these is the standard...[ Click to read more ]
Drinking Sake Warms Winters in Hiroshima
Dec 18, 2022 By Jade Brischke
How do you get warm and stay warm when the temperature in Hiroshima drops during the winter? Ah, that’s easy, hot sake! With the weather getting cooler, now is the...[ Click to read more ]
Highlights of the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus
The Peace Memorial Park is not only the most visited site in Hiroshima but also one of the most important places in Japan. More than a million people visit the...[ Click to read more ]
What is Okonomiyaki and Where to Eat It in Hiroshima
Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima has plenty of local cuisines, but okonomiyaki stands out as the city's specialty. The dish consists of a batter of wheat flour, mirin, and water made beforehand and chilled...[ Click to read more ]
Christmas in Hiroshima
Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus
With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, locals do acknowledge Christmas, holding festive...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper & Lights in Hiroshima
Nov 20, 2022 By Admin
With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts turn to presents and brightening up the home with a few decorations. If you haven't already got your shopping for the season planned out, here...[ Click to read more ]
Taking a Day Trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima
Oct 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
One of the most popular destinations to visit from Hiroshima is Miyajima. Officially called Itsukushima, the island has a collection of temples and shrines — including the iconic Itsukushima Shrine...[ Click to read more ]
