Floating Lanterns in Peace Memorial Park

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 jjwalsh 284 Views 0 Comment August 6, Hiroshima Day, lanterns, peace park, photos

Once the sun starts to go down, people line up and write messages of peace on colorful origami paper and

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August 6, 2017 Hiroshima Day

August 6, 2017August 8, 2017 jjwalsh 485 Views 0 Comment August 6, Memorial Ceremony, peace park

72 years ago today, US forces dropped a nuclear bomb on the people living, working and studying in Hiroshima. The

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Sustainability in Action : Akira Sakano interview

July 4, 2017July 6, 2017 jjwalsh 201 Views 0 Comment community, Interview, Kamikatsu, NPO, sustainability, Zero-Waste

Akira Sakano, is a key player in the successful development and planning of the zero-waste town, Kamikatsu (Tokushima). In this

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Reusable: Second-hand Shops

July 3, 2017July 4, 2017 jjwalsh 523 Views 0 Comment community, donate, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, shopping, sustainability

Seasons are changing, the kids are growing and you may suddenly find yourself surrounded by closets bursting with clothing you

News

Seeking Space – Overcrowding Issues at Japan’s Top Destinations

July 1, 2017July 13, 2017 jjwalsh 600 Views 2 Comments city planning, sustainability, Tourism

As a traveler, being amongst a crowd at popular destinations is my least favorite time of day. I’ve given up

Dining Italian Western

Polipo

May 9, 2017May 16, 2017 jjwalsh 927 Views 2 Comments Hakushima, Lunch, Non-smoking, Vera pizza Napoletana

Polipo is by far Hiroshima’s best Italian Trattoria Pizzeria for fabulous pizza, pasta and desserts in friendly and comfortable surroundings. [日本語]

Accommodation Lifestyle

Roku Guest House

April 24, 2017April 25, 2017 jjwalsh 779 Views 0 Comment backpackers, guesthouse

Cozy and comfortable backpackers Roku in Hakushima offers a warm and friendly welcome to Hiroshima.

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Zero Waste Academy Tour

April 13, 2017April 30, 2017 jjwalsh 312 Views 0 Comment Kamikatsu, Recycle, sustainability, Tokushima, Zero-Waste

Kamikatsu town is the smallest on Shikoku island, nestled in the mountains outside of Tokushima city. I made the four-plus

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Inspiration of a Zero-Waste Town

April 12, 2017May 22, 2017 jjwalsh 730 Views 0 Comment Kamikatsu, Shikoku, sustainability, Tokushima

Dividing you garbage into 60 different categories may seem extreme, but my visit convinced me that it’s something every community

Nama-Pasta (Fresh) with shiso leaf & vegetables

Dining Italian Pizza Western

Papas Mamas

February 24, 2017February 28, 2017 jjwalsh 1337 Views 0 Comment Asa-minami-ku, pasta

Papas Mamas is a friendly local Italian great for a casual lunch, relaxing with friends, family, or group.

Lifestyle Shopping Sweets

U:ME Bakery

February 22, 2017February 28, 2017 jjwalsh 665 Views 0 Comment Asa-minami-ku, Bakery

U:ME is a small bakery worth seeking out if you are looking for something special for a party, picnic or

Sea views from 24/7 coffe&roaster cafe on the Ujina waterfront in Hiroshima Japan

Cafe Dining

24/7 coffee&roaster ujina

February 19, 2017April 18, 2017 jjwalsh 672 Views 0 Comment Coffee, coffee-roaster, Non-smoking, ocean-view, Open-all-day, Ujina

Located in the FLEX gallery furniture and retail outlet on the Ujina waterfront, 24/7 is a great place to take

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Hiroshima’s bilingual child whisperer

February 5, 2017February 28, 2017 jjwalsh 1239 Views 0 Comment bilingual, education

Adam Beck provides tricks, tips and support for raising multilingual kids.

Snowbound tondo festival at Gokoku Shrine, Hiroshima

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Snowy Tondo Festival at Gokoku Shrine

January 17, 2017February 28, 2017 jjwalsh 704 Views 0 Comment new year, Winter

Gokoku Shrine’s annual tondo bonfire festival coincided with the biggest snowfall to hit the city in a generation.

Cafe Dining Japanese Miyajima Soba & Udon Sweets Tea shop

To-no-oka Chaya

November 17, 2016November 18, 2016 jjwalsh 1058 Views 0 Comment good views, Miyajima

Delicious noodles and more in a calm atmosphere away from Miyajima’s busy main streets.

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Magical Miyajima in Autumn

November 14, 2016November 29, 2016 jjwalsh 1607 Views 0 Comment Autumn, Autumn colors, Day trip, good views, Hiking, Miyajima

November in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better

Lifestyle Sport & Fitness

Hatsukaichi skate parks

November 7, 2016November 20, 2016 jjwalsh 947 Views 0 Comment bmx, Hatsukaichi, ramps, skateboard

If your kids (or you) are into skateboarding, or using inline skates or BMX on ramps, there are two good options

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Autumn Leaves at Mitaki Temple

November 1, 2016November 20, 2016 jjwalsh 845 Views 0 Comment Autumn, Autumn colors, 紅葉

Mitaki Temple is worth visiting at any time of the year, but it is particularly beautiful in the autumn.

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Halloween Trick or Treating at Hiroshima Castle

October 16, 2016October 24, 2016 jjwalsh 704 Views 2 Comments Family-friendly, Halloween

Families looking for kid-friendly Halloween fun in the early evening of October 31st, Halloween night this year (Monday) let’s meet-up

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Hullpong NPO

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016 jjwalsh 754 Views 0 Comment community, NPO, volunteer

We got some fun & unique cat-themed goods from the Hullpong NPO ひゅーるぽん at a Senda-machi flea market earlier this

Kids Lifestyle Sport & Fitness

Cero Climbing Gym

September 23, 2016January 10, 2017 jjwalsh 1383 Views 0 Comment climbing, Kid-friendly, 日本語

Climbers young and old, of all ability and fitness levels are welcome at this full-service climbing gym. Located just past AEON

Features Peace

Professor Bo Jacobs on the Obama Visit

May 30, 2016July 5, 2016 jjwalsh 1432 Views 2 Comments Bo Jacobs, Interview, Obama

Two days after Barack Obama’s Hiroshima visit, Professor Bo Jacobs of the Hiroshima Peace Institute shared his thoughts about the

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Obama’s Historic Hiroshima Speech In Full

May 27, 2016September 18, 2016 jjwalsh 2904 Views 1 Comment

After laying a wreath in front of the cenotaph for A-bomb victims in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Barack Obama took

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Flower Festival Yosakoi Dance Parade 2016

May 7, 2016June 2, 2016 jjwalsh 1501 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Flower Festival, yosakoi

We had beautiful weather for the final day of the Flower Festival this year. Here are some of my favorite

Museums & Attractions Parks and Gardens

Miroku-no-sato

January 18, 2016November 3, 2016 jjwalsh 2419 Views 0 Comment Amusement Park, Day trip, Fukuyama, kids

Miroku-no-sato [みろくの里] is an utterly intriguing destination for anyone looking for a fun family day out. Miroku-no-sato is not a state-of-the-art

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Peace on Your Wings : Sadako Sasaki Muscial

August 30, 2015October 14, 2015 jjwalsh 1226 Views 0 Comment Hawaii, musical, peace, Sadako Sasaki

On a recent visit to Hawaii, I was able to make the final performance of the new original musical “Peace

Museums & Attractions Parks and Gardens

Hiroshima Botanical Gardens

May 24, 2015May 3, 2017 jjwalsh 2361 Views 0 Comment flower viewing, Itsukaichi

Flower lovers and photography buffs will enjoy the blooming variations of each changing season at the Hiroshima Botanical Gardens.

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Pro-Basketball in Hiroshima

May 22, 2015May 28, 2015 jjwalsh 1871 Views 0 Comment basketball, classes, kids, professional, sports

2014 was great start for professional Basketball in Hiroshima – fans will be happy to know that there are now

Lifestyle Services

20T Rental Space

May 4, 2015June 3, 2016 jjwalsh 1029 Views 0 Comment

20T is a user-friendly business inspiration in downtown Hiroshima: It can be used as a rental kitchen, dining area, party

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