Hiroshima Prefecture

Autumn Festivals in Hiroshima

Aug 31, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Autumn is a season sprinkled with many festivals across the world. The hot summer has passed, and we experience cooler temperatures and that lush gold tinge for a few months...[ Click to read more ]

What to See on a Bike Trip Along the Shimanami Kaido

Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus

If you’re a bicyclist, you must take the Shimanami Kaido route!”. It runs from Onomichi in Hiroshima to Imabari in Ehime over a series of bridges across the Seto Inland...[ Click to read more ]

Why You Need to Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus

The Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima opened a decade after the atomic bomb destroyed almost the entire city on August 6, 1945. It presents an argument as to why nuclear...[ Click to read more ]

Family Days Out in Hiroshima

Jul 19, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Hiroshima is sadly internationally famous for the destruction caused at the end of the Second World War. However, there is more to this city and plenty to do there on...[ Click to read more ]

Art Museums Around Hiroshima

Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

The city of Hiroshima has a rich history and culture reflected in its museums and galleries. If you’re looking to spend some time delving into its art archives, you can...[ Click to read more ]

What Is Hiroshima Kagura?

Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Kagura is an ancient performing art that has been kept alive in Hiroshima for centuries thanks to the performers’ commitment. Recently, it has seen a surge in popularity. There are...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Swimming in Hiroshima

Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With summer upon us, one of the most refreshing ways to fight off the humidity of Hiroshima is to cool off with a swim outdoors. There are numerous places to...[ 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 ]

Great Summer Walks in Hiroshima

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With summer fast approaching, what better way to appreciate the season than to head out for a nice walk, soak up the scenery and fill your lungs with fresh air?...[ Click to read more ]

Visiting Rabbit Island in Hiroshima

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Just off the coast of Hiroshima is Okunoshima, more commonly called Rabbit Island. Although the island is small, it’s home to more than 1,000 rabbits. The place was relatively unknown...[ Click to read more ]