Tondo Matsuri
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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Oheso Cafe
This Spanish-Japanese family business has risen high above expectations.
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Yokogawa Riverside Sakura Walk
Sakura blossoms are out and the weather is perfect for a social-distancing walk along a riverside path.
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International Aikido Dojo
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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So Much to Love About 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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Erika Abiko, Community Peace Builder
Owner and social entrepreneur Erika Abiko has created many successful community-building networks from her base at Hachidorisha (Hummingbird) Cafe.
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Setsubun at Gokoku Shrine 2020: Photo and Video
“Oni wa Soto, Fuku wa Uchi” – images from a spectacle of demons and lucky beans at Hiroshima’s Gokoku-jinja.
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Kazuhiko Futagawa, Born After the Atomic Bomb
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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COSTCO’s New Japan Online Shopping Service
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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A.M Laser Made
If looking for unique, custom-made gifts or designs for business or family, AM Laser Made is worth seeking out.
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2019 Hiroshima CleanUp Review and 2020 Schedule
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
“Seeking Sustainability” Monthly Events started in October 2019 with the aim of promoting positive successes in sustainable businesses, products, services,
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Pitchfork Natural Farms on Mukaishima Island
Thomas Kloepfer and his wife Kaori have been running the Pitchfork farms and Tachibana Textiles shop on Mukaishima island since
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Interview with Principal David Cooper – AICJ Private Junior + Senior High-School
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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Triple Cafe
Triple is a great place to pop into for a light meal. Set in a cute, wooden, rustic building- climb
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Teens Slay at Kagura Koshien Event
Kagura Koshien brings together high school traditional dance troupes from around the country for two days of friendly competition at
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All the Buzz at Miyajima’s Bee Farm
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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Hiroshima’s Best Vegan Burger
Having a great vegan burger is a real asset for any restaurant as all diners regardless of lifestyle choice or
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Indonesian Restaurant Warung Matahari
Located south of Hiroshima city center is this Indonesian delight designed like a comfortable and modern Bali Beach Shack .
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Momiji-gari – the Demon’s Momiji Viewing Drinking Party Trap – Kagura Performance
After the Tokasan Yukata festival, I enjoyed Kagura storytelling at its best performed by the Uegouchi Kagura Troupe on June
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Croissant Marche – Macrobiotic Lunches and Health Food Shop near Peace Park
Previously called Maison De Croissant at a location outside of town (Kannon), this centrally located Croissant Marche is a fantastic
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Limited Art Showing at Shamijima
A 2 hours drive away from Hiroshima is the island of Shamijima, just across the impressive Seto Ohashi bridge that
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The Outlets 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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Mt. Mitate Viewpoint
This year we have had some fantastically clear Spring days in Hiroshima which has been a great chance to get
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foo CHOCOLATERS
classy chocolate factory and shop located in Hiroshima Airport.
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Young Americans 2019 Workshops
If your kids love to sing and dance, and generally run around like crazy, then this event may be just
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Daytrip to Joge town
Any new learner of Japanese kanji will be happy to read the simple characters of ‘Joge 上下’ (up & down)
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rit. craft chocolate & coffee
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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24h Pizza 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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Directors Talk Teaching, Collaboration & Inspiration
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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