Looking for Snacks? Leaf it to Me!
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
In Japanese, the word momiji usually refers to the leaves of the maple trees in Japan. A popular symbol representing autumn, it should come as no surprise to hear that the...[ Click to read more ]
Get Your Motor Runnin’: The Hiroshima Toyopet Mobility Park
Jan 27, 2022 By William Farrow
As a leader in exporting cars and vehicles worldwide, Japan is obsessed with cars of all shapes and sizes down to the humble go-kart. Whether you are a small child...[ Click to read more ]
I’m Board Stiff! Board Games to Cure Boredom in Hiroshima
Jan 27, 2022 By William Farrow
Japan offers a host of outdoor activities that make us feel wonder, introspection, and excitement. But what can you do on those dreary rainy days? How about heading to a...[ Click to read more ]
Music to Your Ears: The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra
Jan 24, 2022 By William Farrow
While it is often easy to find places to see Japan's natural and manmade wonders, sometimes we all need to unwind and let ourselves appreciate the finer things in life....[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Jan 20, 2022 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for the fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial-free emergency number that connects the caller to fire and emergency medical...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Fun In and Around Hiroshima
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are great winter indulgences, but they are for a different article....[ Click to read more ]
Import Stores in Hiroshima: Your Home Away From Home
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
People who come to Japan can be divided into three types when it comes to food. The first type is a person who continues to eat a typical Western diet....[ Click to read more ]
Tondo Festivals in Hiroshima in 2022
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Once you get through the usual New Year's activities, there is one last thing to enjoy called the Tondo festival. The Tondo festival is part of 'Koshagatsu,' marking the traditional...[ Click to read more ]
Falling for Shukkeien Garden: Autumn in Hiroshima City
Nov 30, 2021 By Michael Stigall
If you haven’t been to Shukkeien Garden in central Hiroshima City, now is your best chance. Although beautiful in any season, the night autumn foliage illumination running from November 19th...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima From a New Perspective: The Orizuru Tower
Nov 30, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Tokyo has Tokyo Tower and the popular Skytree, Osaka has the Umeda Sky Building but what about Hiroshima? Where can you go to get a bird’s eye view of the city?...[ Click to read more ]
