Under the Sea at Miyajima Aquarium in Hiroshima
Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean. As a result of this prime location, the city has bountiful food, sights, and attractions that reflect...[ Click to read more ]
Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima
Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall
As summer turns to autumn, the idea of spending some time outdoors comes to mind as the temperature has finally reached a tolerable level and the fall leaves bring a...[ Click to read more ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Hiroshima
Oct 15, 2021 By Bert Wishart
The Japanese are proud of the four distinct seasons that Japan offers and is very conscious of changing the seasons around them. They often celebrate little, or not so little,...[ Click to read more ]
PASPY vs ICOCA: IC Cards in Hiroshima
Sep 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall
When people mention Japan, one of the first things they think of is the fast and efficient means of transportation available for both locals and visitors alike. In addition to...[ Click to read more ]
“Take a hike!” in Hiroshima
Sep 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall
If you arrive in or depart Hiroshima Station from the East on one of the local trains or Shinkansen, you can see a large silver pagoda on the top of...[ Click to read more ]
Coffee for Life: Coffee Shops in Hiroshima
Jul 27, 2021 By Hugh Cann
As someone living abroad, I often find myself thinking to things back in my home country and trying to figure out how to find them here in Japan. Being from...[ Click to read more ]
Teppanyaki in Hiroshima: Showy and Sizzlingly Tasty
Jul 22, 2021 By Hugh Cann
Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine dating back to the post-war period that uses a large iron plate to cook various foods. Credit for the creation of teppanyaki goes...[ Click to read more ]
Yokogawa: The Old Hiroshima Neighborhood
Jul 20, 2021 By Admin
Hiroshima is a very photogenic city and my favorite place to take my camera and just walk around here is Yokogawa. Yokogawa is in the in the western part of...[ Click to read more ]
Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
Jun 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Peace Memorial Park stands as a silent appeal to eliminate all nuclear weapons and a plea for world peace. This part of Hiroshima was a bustling center of commerce for...[ Click to read more ]
Mazda: The Economic Engine of Hiroshima
Jun 22, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is a company town. Mazda is the region’s biggest employer, and the carmaker bankrolls the city’s professional baseball team, the Hiroshima Carp. The company was instrumental in rebuilding Hiroshima...[ Click to read more ]
