Hiroshima City

Ice, Ice, Baby… The Best Ice Cream in Hiroshima

Sep 27, 2024 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

A Wax a Day Keeps the Hair Away! Waxing in Hiroshima

Sep 26, 2024 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

The Perfect Place for Coffee in Hiroshima

Aug 30, 2024 By Jade Brischke

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 ]

Cooling off with a Dip – Summer Swimming in Hiroshima

Jul 28, 2024 By Hugh Cann

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 ]

Hiroshima Cinemas

Nov 30, 2023 By Matt Mangham

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 ]

Holiday Dining Options in Hiroshima 2023

Nov 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart

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 ]

Hiroshima Dreamination: One of the Best Winter Events in the City

Oct 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

For more than two decades, Hiroshima has held Dreamination every winter. Downtown is transformed with around 500 figures and tunnels made from a million and a half LED lights. Dreamination...[ Click to read more ]

Where to See the Fall Leaves in Hiroshima

Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

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 ]

Martial Arts Classes in Hiroshima

Jul 20, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Martial arts offer the chance to delve into some of the finer aspects of Japanese culture and tradition and provide the enjoyment of competitive sports and the opportunity for self-improvement....[ Click to read more ]

Nightlife in Hiroshima

Jul 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus

There’s plenty to do after hours in Hiroshima if you fancy letting your hair down. If you don’t feel like winding down right after your evening meal, check out the...[ Click to read more ]