Cero Climbing Gym

September 23, 2016January 10, 2017 jjwalsh 1095 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

Family Features

Young Americans Workshop

April 10, 2013June 27, 2015 jjwalsh 843 Views 0 Comment Aster Plaza, Family-friendly, Hiroshima city, Kid-friendly, Naka-ku, Near Peace Park, performance, workshop

The Young Americans teach music, dance and performance to young people throughout the world. The organization, founded in 1962, is

Asian Indian

Ganesh Hondori

March 16, 2013May 16, 2015 Ciara 1910 Views 0 Comment Hondori, Kid-friendly, Naka-ku, vegetarian-friendly

I have eaten many curries in many different Indian restaurants down the years and I have to admit that this

GH Jnr Kids Lifestyle Parks and Gardens

GH junior: Senda park

February 17, 2013March 5, 2013 mangozaru 1004 Views 1 Comment Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, park, Senda

I like this park because I can throw the baseball, play soccer, run around in the field or do stomp

Entertainment Kids Lifestyle

Round 1

February 6, 2013July 28, 2013 jjwalsh 1007 Views 0 Comment entertainment, fun, games, Kid-friendly, Naka-ku, pop-culture

Round 1 is a great resource when in Hiroshima as it is open everyday of the year, at almost any

Features News

Manchester United Soccer Schools Coming to Hiroshima

December 7, 2012March 7, 2017 Paul Walsh 957 Views 0 Comment April, bilingual, camp, English spoken, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, March, sports, spring

Do you or your friends have kids who love soccer? How do you think they would like to spend three

Cafe Japanese

Cafe Cacimu

October 6, 2012November 7, 2012 jjwalsh 643 Views 0 Comment Asa-minami-ku, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking

A great little family-friendly cafe next to Gion’s AEON shopping center in Asa-minami-ku, 20 minutes outside of the city center.

Art Museums and Galleries Kids Lifestyle Museums & Attractions

Hiroshima Children’s Museum

July 19, 2012October 14, 2016 jjwalsh 1931 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima city, Kid-friendly, Naka-ku

Wondering what to do with kids who have had too much sun or who want to explore, create and have

Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals

Kinsai YOSAKOI Dance Parade

May 11, 2012January 5, 2016 jjwalsh 892 Views 0 Comment dance, Family-friendly, flower festival, Hiroshima city, Kid-friendly, matsuri, spring

The final day of Hiroshima’s annual Flower Festival is all about Yosakoi. Whether you are interested in Japanese dance or

Features Travel

Okunoshima “Rabbit Island”

April 4, 2012November 3, 2016 jjwalsh 23534 Views 4 Comments animal park, Day trip, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, rabbits

It’s not due to the shape of this island that it got the nickname of “rabbit island” but because it

Museums & Attractions

Asa Zoo

March 31, 2012March 17, 2017 jjwalsh 2561 Views 0 Comment Asa-minami-ku, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly

A great zoo right here in Hiroshima city, with lots of interesting and fun animals to see. A recent edition

Dining Japanese

Ume no Hana

March 26, 2012January 25, 2016 jjwalsh 879 Views 0 Comment "Teishoku" set-meals, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, tofu

Ume no Hana [梅の花] is a traditional Japanese style restaurant that serves kaiseki-ryori multi-course set meals using fresh seasonal ingredients

Dining Japanese Sushi

Sea-Jack Kuru-Kuru Sushi

March 2, 2012February 5, 2016 Charlotte Cundy Nakamoto 1508 Views 0 Comment cheap eats, Kid-friendly, sushi

If you are looking for a quick, tasty and reasonably priced lunch, a good option is Sea Jack (Shii-Jaku) conveyor

Dining Italian Western

Al Mandolino

February 16, 2012October 9, 2015 jjwalsh 865 Views 0 Comment Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Naka-ku, Near Peace Park, Veggie-friendly

Spacious, yet cosy Italian restaurant where wait staff dress in their formal black and whites all day. Originally opened in 1987,

Dining Italian Oysters Pizza Western

Caffe Ponte

January 7, 2012December 2, 2016 jjwalsh 1359 Views 1 Comment Al fresco, breakfast, Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Open-all-day, Vegetarian options

A classy Italian restaurant on the edge of Peace Park, Caffe Ponte shows the many visitors that pass through the

Asian Dining Indian

Namaste (Hiroshima Station ASSE)

January 6, 2012January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 1442 Views 1 Comment English menu, English spoken, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options

This branch of Namaste, in the Hiroshima Station ASSE building, is more convenient for most than the original in Danbara.

Features Photos & Video

Photos: Dezome-shiki New Year Firefighter’s Parade

January 5, 2012January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 1198 Views 0 Comment Japanese culture, Kid-friendly, new year

It was a chilly morning, but the snow had melted by the time we got to Chuo-koen and we captured

Dining Italian Western

Cucina BERRETTO Italiana

January 4, 2012October 26, 2016 Paul Walsh 832 Views 1 Comment Credit cards, English menu, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Pizza, Vegetarian options

Casual Italian dining on the top floor of the Fukuya department store in front of Hiroshima Station.

Asian Dining Indian

Kanak Indian Izakaya & Dining

November 8, 2011February 28, 2017 jjwalsh 1251 Views 1 Comment Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Near Peace Park, Vegetarian options, Veggie-friendly, 日本語

Delicious Indian food in Ote-machi, with all you can eat rice and nan at lunch and Indian Izakaya-style options at

Features Photos & Video

2011 GetHiroshima Family Halloween

September 24, 2011October 30, 2015 jjwalsh 678 Views 2 Comments event, Family-friendly, Halloween, Hiroshima city, Kid-friendly

Although the heavy rains forced us to cancel our Sunday daytime potluck and Halloween party, we got a smaller group

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