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 ]
Hiroshima, or more precisely, Saijo, is known as one of the best sake brewing areas in the whole of Japan. Saijo is located approximately 40 minutes from Hiroshima Station, in...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
One of the best day trips that you can make outside of the Hiroshima metro area is to the port city of Onomichi. Onomichi is roughly 90 minutes east of...[ Click to read more ]
As summer winds down and we have cooler mornings and evenings, it is the perfect time of year to consider places worth visiting to restore your spirit and sanity. One...[ Click to read more ]
With the weather finally beginning to cool down, it is time to look back at outdoor activities. Before the long winter sets back in, it’s best to take advantage of...[ Click to read more ]
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 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 ]
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 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 ]