Hiroshima Prefecture

The great outdoors (and some mountains) right in Hiroshima City

Nov 21, 2017 By Admin

If you like the outdoors and fall into one of these categories: are new to hiking, that is, inexperienced; don’t have a great level of fitness; want to take your...[ Click to read more ]

Fly away with me… to Hiroshima Airport

Oct 23, 2017 By Admin

Like most airports in Japan, Hiroshima Airport is no different in that it’s located in the middle of nowhere. Unlike other airports, however, it’s not in any way conveniently connected...[ Click to read more ]

Looking for a Good Time in Hiroshima?

Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke

If you want to have a good time having a drink and some quick and easy food to eat whilst chilling out in relaxed surroundings, head to Good Time.  According...[ Click to read more ]

Daisho-In Temple

Daisho-In Temple: the alternative to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima

Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke

It may not be as famous as Itsukushima Shrine, but Daisho-In Temple on Miyajima is just as beautiful and to let you in on a secret, it’s actually my favourite....[ Click to read more ]

Import Stores in Hiroshima: The Solution to Your Cravings

Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke

[caption id="attachment_33409" align="aligncenter" width="640"] If only the selection was this good!![/caption] There are three kinds of people who come to Japan: the first who continues to eat their Western diet...[ Click to read more ]

Get Inked! A History of and Places to Get a Tattoo in Hiroshima

Aug 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Even before I came to Japan, I’d heard stories about tattoos being a no-go if you wanted to go to an onsen (hot spring) or public bath and a definite...[ Click to read more ]

Celebrate the Last Days of Summer in Hiroshima… Outdoors!

Aug 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke

So the weather is cooling down (okay, seriously, who am I kidding?) but with the days still sunny and fine it’s the perfect time to catch the last of the...[ Click to read more ]

Have a (Sand) Blast at The Glass Museum!

Aug 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Summer may nearly be over, but it’s still hot outside and even though you want to go somewhere and do something, sometimes you just can’t be bothered unless it involves...[ Click to read more ]

The World Friendship Centre: Peace and Friendship in Hiroshima

Jul 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Hiroshima is the kind of place that you cannot visit or live in without being influenced by its history and peace-related message. As August is the month of the anniversary...[ Click to read more ]

Keep c(K)ool and Kampai! Beer Gardens in Hiroshima

Jul 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

When rainy season finally ends and the nights are hot and steamy, there is nothing better to do on a summer’s night than to sit outside. If you combine this...[ Click to read more ]