You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! The summer may have drawn to a close but it’s never a bad season for ice cream. Japan is fast...[ Click to read more ]
Western women (and some men) who are used to having easy access to beauty salons that specialize in waxing are often a tad fearful they won’t be able to find...[ Click to read more ]
Japan remains a nation with more of a tea culture than a coffee culture, but there is a growing fascination with the bean. This is going beyond the proliferation of...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s face it – there are few things more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than leaping into cool outdoor water. If you live in Hiroshima prefecture, you will find...[ Click to read more ]
We’re fast approaching the peak cinema season as the weather chills, the nights draw in and this year’s big winter blockbusters hit our screens. Japan has a rich culture of...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima has great local cuisine, and there are numerous wonderful options available to you at any time of year. During the holidays, however, you may need some hints on where...[ Click to read more ]
Even if you’ve seen autumn foliage in other countries, nothing compares to Japan. Hiroshima is an ideal place to experience the fall colors because the prefecture is packed with forests,...[ Click to read more ]
Although beer has always played a significant role in Japanese culture, microbreweries have only cropped up recently. This is because taxes had been prohibitively expensive for small brewers, but the...[ Click to read more ]
If you're a sports or keep fit enthusiast moving to the Hiroshima area, you'll be pleased to hear there are plenty of sports facilities across the prefecture that provide a...[ Click to read more ]
I've already tried to lure you out to Mibu's rice fields. At the risk of being too insistent on the charms of the countryside, let me also suggest that it's...[ Click to read more ]