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 ]
Thanksgiving in Hiroshima
Oct 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Thanksgiving is a well-known celebration in countries such as the United States, where families traditionally gather to have a turkey feast followed by a slice of pumpkin pie. Japan has...[ Click to read more ]
Great Places for Beer in Hiroshima
Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
As someone remarked, you can't truly judge a place until you've tasted its beer. Like many other regions in Japan and overseas, Hiroshima has recently seen a growth in the...[ Click to read more ]
Best Restaurants in Hiroshima
May 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima has a good reputation for cuisine. Many consider Hiroshima the "home of okonomiyaki," and it boasts more okonomiyaki restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Japan. Seafood restaurants are...[ Click to read more ]
Mix It Up! International Food in Hiroshima
Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow
Japanese food is fantastic; no arguments there. Yet, what was that old adage? Ah, right: Variety is the spice of life. For this article, we will dig up some food...[ Click to read more ]
Cool, Calm and Caffeinated: Coffee in Hiroshima
Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow
Coffee. Without it, modern life may very well not be possible. Japan has long embraced caffeinated bean juice and offers an almost overwhelming number of options for the person on...[ Click to read more ]
Some Pep(per) in Your Step: Spice in Hiroshima
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
After being in Japan for a while, foreign residents often opine that the local food culture does not offer options that cause flop sweat three bites into the meal. So...[ 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 ]
