Christmas in Hiroshima
Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, locals do acknowledge Christmas, holding festive...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsumode in Hiroshima – Shrines to Visit for New Years and the Tondo Festival
Nov 29, 2024 By Hugh Cann
There are two main traditions marking the beginning of the new year in Hiroshima. Hatsumōde is the first visit of the year to a shrine and takes place throughout Japan....[ Click to read more ]
A Driving Obsession – Where to Play Golf in Hiroshima
Nov 28, 2024 By Hugh Cann
The history of golf in Japan stretches back more than a century. The country’s first golf club was established in Kobe by a group of British expats way back in...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
