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Author: jjwalsh

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Features Festivals 

Tondo Matsuri

January 5, 2021January 26, 2021 jjwalsh 8426 Views 0 Comment New Year, tondo, Winter

Huge bonfires snap, crackle and pop around Hiroshima in the middle of January, sending the hope and dreams embodied in the past year’s votive goods and new year decorations up to the heavens.

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Dining Pizza Spanish Western 

Oheso Cafe

April 13, 2020April 30, 2020 jjwalsh 2060 Views 0 Comment Bakery, Pizza, Sera, Vegan options

This Spanish-Japanese family business has risen high above expectations.

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Features Neighborhoods Photos & Video Yokogawa 

Yokogawa Riverside Sakura Walk

March 30, 2020April 30, 2020 jjwalsh 1599 Views 0 Comment backstreets, cycling, off-the-beaten-track, spring, walking, Yokogawa

Sakura blossoms are out and the weather is perfect for a social-distancing walk along a riverside path.

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Lifestyle Sport & Fitness 

International Aikido Dojo

March 21, 2020March 27, 2020 jjwalsh 6780 Views 0 Comment Aikido, clubs, English spoken, higashi-hiroshima, martial arts, saijo

Aikido is a powerful yet beautiful Japanese martial art focused on flexibility and self-defense- this excellent dojo is located in

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Features Neighborhoods 

So Much to Love About Yokogawa

February 23, 2020April 30, 2020 jjwalsh 1741 Views 0 Comment Yokogawa

Just outside Hiroshima city center, Yokogawa is a great area to explore. There are lots of interesting shops and places

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Features People 

Erika Abiko, Community Peace Builder

February 18, 2020April 30, 2020 jjwalsh 1165 Views 0 Comment community, Peace Tourism

Owner and social entrepreneur Erika Abiko has created many successful community-building networks from her base at Hachidorisha (Hummingbird) Cafe.

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Features Photos & Video 

Setsubun at Gokoku Shrine 2020: Photo and Video

February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 jjwalsh 1021 Views 0 Comment New Year, Winter

“Oni wa Soto, Fuku wa Uchi” – images from a spectacle of demons and lucky beans at Hiroshima’s Gokoku-jinja.

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Features People 

Kazuhiko Futagawa, Born After the Atomic Bomb

February 1, 2020February 21, 2020 jjwalsh 1226 Views 0 Comment A-bomb, hibakusha

Get Hiroshima talked with Hiroshima A-bomb survivor Kazuhiko Futagawa about his experiences and his work to raise awareness about the horror of nuclear weapons.

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Features Lifestyle Shopping 

COSTCO’s New Japan Online Shopping Service

January 6, 2020March 27, 2020 jjwalsh 10869 Views 2 Comments Costco

If you don’t have a car, dislike shopping in a crowd or live outside the city center, you may be

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Lifestyle Shopping 

A.M Laser Made

December 27, 2019December 30, 2019 jjwalsh 1287 Views 0 Comment custom-made, local products, souvenirs

If looking for unique, custom-made gifts or designs for business or family, AM Laser Made is worth seeking out.

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Features Lifestyle Volunteering 

2019 Hiroshima CleanUp Review and 2020 Schedule

December 23, 2019December 27, 2019 jjwalsh 2758 Views 0 Comment beachcleanup, ocean clean up, plastic pollution, volunteer

In 2019, we were able to complete more than 16 CleanUps along Hiroshima’s Riversides and Beaches and in 2020 we

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Seeking Sustainability Monthly Events
Events Features Lifestyle Sustainability-Focused Products & Services 

Seeking Sustainability Monthly Events

December 9, 2019December 24, 2019 jjwalsh 1255 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima city, sustainability

“Seeking Sustainability” Monthly Events started in October 2019 with the aim of promoting positive successes in sustainable businesses, products, services,

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Features Lifestyle Shopping 

Pitchfork Natural Farms on Mukaishima Island

October 21, 2019November 22, 2019 jjwalsh 1671 Views 0 Comment daytrip, mukaishima, Onomichi, organic farm, vegetables

Thomas Kloepfer and his wife Kaori have been running the Pitchfork farms and Tachibana Textiles shop on Mukaishima island since

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Education Features People 

Interview with Principal David Cooper – AICJ Private Junior + Senior High-School

October 17, 2019December 16, 2019 jjwalsh 2448 Views 0 Comment AICJ, Asa-minami-ku, Gion, Hiroshima city, private school, school, schools

AICJ School in the Gion area of Asa-Minami-ku is a popular private school in Hiroshima with a strong focus on

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Cafe Dining Features 

Triple Cafe

October 12, 2019November 22, 2019 jjwalsh 2294 Views 0 Comment cafe, Near Peace Park, Running, shopping, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Triple is a great place to pop into for a light meal. Set in a cute, wooden, rustic building- climb

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Features Performing Arts 

Teens Slay at Kagura Koshien Event

August 28, 2019September 7, 2019 jjwalsh 1384 Views 0 Comment Akitakata, kagura

Kagura Koshien brings together high school traditional dance troupes from around the country for two days of friendly competition at

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Features Lifestyle Sustainability-Focused Products & Services 

All the Buzz at Miyajima’s Bee Farm

July 26, 2019September 2, 2019 jjwalsh 1846 Views 0 Comment beekeeping, honey, local products, Miyajima, social equity

Miyajima Island is famous for its floating tori gate and  Itsukushima shrine, and products like the typical maple leaf momiji-manju

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Burgers Dining Western 

Hiroshima’s Best Vegan Burger

July 3, 2019October 20, 2019 jjwalsh 2144 Views 0 Comment burgers, Hiroshima city, top rankings

Having a great vegan burger is a real asset for any restaurant as all diners regardless of lifestyle choice or

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Asian Dining SE Asian 

Indonesian Restaurant Warung Matahari

June 12, 2019June 19, 2019 jjwalsh 1763 Views 0 Comment Indonesian, Takanobashi

Located south of Hiroshima city center is this Indonesian delight designed like a comfortable and modern Bali Beach Shack .

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Features Lifestyle Museums & Attractions Performing Arts 

Momiji-gari – the Demon’s Momiji Viewing Drinking Party Trap – Kagura Performance

June 10, 2019September 2, 2019 jjwalsh 2159 Views 0 Comment An Evening of Kagura, kagura

After the Tokasan Yukata festival, I enjoyed Kagura storytelling at its best performed by the Uegouchi Kagura Troupe on June

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Dining Japanese Vegetarian 

Croissant Marche – Macrobiotic Lunches and Health Food Shop near Peace Park

June 7, 2019June 9, 2019 jjwalsh 2290 Views 0 Comment macrobiotic, Near Peace Park, Vegan

Previously called Maison De Croissant at a location outside of town (Kannon), this centrally located Croissant Marche is a fantastic

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Arts & Entertainment Features 

Limited Art Showing at Shamijima

May 19, 2019May 26, 2019 jjwalsh 1643 Views 0 Comment daytrip, Setouchi Triennale Art Festival, shamijima, Shikoku

A 2 hours drive away from Hiroshima is the island of Shamijima, just across the impressive Seto Ohashi bridge that

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Lifestyle Shopping 

The Outlets Shopping Mall

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 jjwalsh 2315 Views 0 Comment dining, discounts, Family-friendly, game center, movies, shopping mall

If you’re looking for a refuge from the rain, heat or to find great deals on discounted brand name goods

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Features Photos & Video 

Mt. Mitate Viewpoint

April 18, 2019May 26, 2019 jjwalsh 2048 Views 0 Comment great-views, Hiroshima city, walking

This year we have had some fantastically clear Spring days in Hiroshima which has been a great chance to get

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Cafe Dining Lifestyle Shopping 

foo CHOCOLATERS

March 6, 2019June 9, 2019 jjwalsh 2833 Views 2 Comments craft chocolate, Hiroshima airport, Vegan

classy chocolate factory and shop located in Hiroshima Airport.

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Features Iwakuni Kids Lifestyle Performing Arts 

Young Americans 2019 Workshops

January 22, 2019May 20, 2019 jjwalsh 2223 Views 0 Comment dance, events, performance, workshop, young americans

If your kids love to sing and dance, and generally run around like crazy, then this event may be just

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Features Travel 

Daytrip to Joge town

December 14, 2018January 6, 2019 jjwalsh 2324 Views 0 Comment Day trip, retro-design, rural destination

Any new learner of Japanese kanji will be happy to read the simple characters of ‘Joge 上下’ (up & down)

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Cafe Dining Shopping Sweets 

rit. craft chocolate & coffee

September 10, 2018February 13, 2020 jjwalsh 4324 Views 1 Comment Coffee, craft chocolate

Fantastic music-themed craft chocolate gifts and bars made fresh on site, located almost as far south as you can go

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Dining Features Food and drink Pizza Western 

24h Pizza Vending Machine

September 8, 2018August 10, 2019 jjwalsh 5164 Views 6 Comments 24h, vending machine

This pizza vending machine is no longer in operation, but we hear that another is opening in the city center!

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Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals 

Directors Talk Teaching, Collaboration & Inspiration

September 1, 2018October 12, 2018 jjwalsh 2424 Views 0 Comment 2018 Hiroshima Animation Festival

Stand-out films at the festival for me were the ones with original techniques and story-lines, ones that would stay with

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The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Art & Crafts Exhibition

February 17 - March 7
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Orchid Festival

February 20 - February 28
Mar 06

Hiroshima Carp vs Yakult Swallows Preseason Game

March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Hiroshima Carp vs Nippon Ham Fighters Preseason Game

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The Club Rocks

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Ultra Haze

March 14 @ 9:00 pm - 3:00 am
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Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs Softbank Hawks Preseason Game

March 21 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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[CANCELED] Kiyomori Festival

March 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
May 05

[Canceled] MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

May 5 @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dec 31

New Year at Gokoku Shrine

December 31, 2021 - January 3, 2022

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