A day in Tomonoura: Classic Japan Fishing Village
The charming fishing port of Tomonoura, long popular with domestic tourists due to its history, received renewed fame in 2008
Read moreThe charming fishing port of Tomonoura, long popular with domestic tourists due to its history, received renewed fame in 2008
Read moreHuge 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.
Read moreOheso Cafe owners Kyoko and Frank have created a successful business, selling amazing bread and food, in rural Sera in the north of Hiroshima Prefecture through their hard work and dedication to the needs of their customers and community.
Read moreSakura blossoms are out and the weather is perfect for a social-distancing walk along a riverside path.
Read moreAikido is a powerful yet beautiful Japanese martial art focused on flexibility and self-defense- this excellent dojo is located in
Read moreJust outside Hiroshima city center, Yokogawa is a great area to explore. There are lots of interesting shops and places
Read moreOwner and social entrepreneur Erika Abiko has created many successful community-building networks from her base at Hachidorisha (Hummingbird) Cafe.
Read more“Oni wa Soto, Fuku wa Uchi” – images from a spectacle of demons and lucky beans at Hiroshima’s Gokoku-jinja.
Read moreGet Hiroshima talked with Hiroshima A-bomb survivor Kazuhiko Futagawa about his experiences and his work to raise awareness about the horror of nuclear weapons.
Read moreIf you don’t have a car, dislike shopping in a crowd or live outside Hiroshima city center, COSTCO Japan offers online shopping!
Read moreIf looking for unique, custom-made gifts or designs for business or family, AM Laser Made is worth seeking out.
Read moreIn 2019, we were able to complete more than 16 CleanUps along Hiroshima’s Riversides and Beaches and in 2020 we
Read more“Seeking Sustainability” Monthly Events started in October 2019 with the aim of promoting positive successes in sustainable businesses, products, services,
Read moreThomas Kloepfer and his wife Kaori have been running the Pitchfork farms and Tachibana Textiles shop on Mukaishima island since
Read moreAICJ School in the Gion area of Asa-Minami-ku is a popular private school in Hiroshima with a strong focus on
Read moreTriple is a great place to pop into for a light meal. Set in a cute, wooden, rustic building- climb
Read moreKagura Koshien brings together high school traditional dance troupes from around the country for two days of friendly competition at
Read moreMiyajima Island is famous for its floating tori gate and Itsukushima shrine, and products like the typical maple leaf momiji-manju
Read moreHaving a great vegan burger is a real asset for any restaurant as all diners regardless of lifestyle choice or
Read moreLocated south of Hiroshima city center is this Indonesian delight designed like a comfortable and modern Bali Beach Shack .
Read moreAfter the Tokasan Yukata festival, I enjoyed Kagura storytelling at its best performed by the Uegouchi Kagura Troupe on June
Read morePreviously called Maison De Croissant at a location outside of town (Kannon), this centrally located Croissant Marche is a fantastic
Read moreA 2 hours drive away from Hiroshima is the island of Shamijima, just across the impressive Seto Ohashi bridge that
Read moreIf you’re looking for a refuge from the rain, heat or to find great deals on discounted brand name goods
Read moreThis year we have had some fantastically clear Spring days in Hiroshima which has been a great chance to get
Read moreclassy chocolate factory and shop located in Hiroshima Airport.
Read moreIf your kids love to sing and dance, and generally run around like crazy, then this event may be just
Read moreAny new learner of Japanese kanji will be happy to read the simple characters of ‘Joge 上下’ (up & down)
Read moreFantastic music-themed craft chocolate gifts and bars made fresh on site, located almost as far south as you can go
Read moreThis pizza vending machine is no longer in operation, but we hear that another is opening in the city center!
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