Hiroshima Prefecture

PASPY vs ICOCA: IC Cards in Hiroshima

Sep 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall

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 ]

Saijo: The Home of Sake in Hiroshima Prefecture

Sep 29, 2021 By Admin

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 ]

“Take a hike!” in Hiroshima

Sep 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall

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 ]

An Excellent Day Trip from Hiroshima: Onomichi

Aug 19, 2021 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

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Escape Hiroshima’s Rat-Race and Head to… Tomonoura!

Aug 14, 2021 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

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The Shimanami Kaido trail – Bicycling in Hiroshima

Aug 08, 2021 By Bert Wishart

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 ]

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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 ]

Yokogawa: The Old Hiroshima Neighborhood

Jul 20, 2021 By Admin

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 in Hiroshima

Jun 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus

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 ]