View of a small uninhabited island in the seto inland sea seen from the summit of Mt. Misen on Miyajima in Hiroshima, Japan

Up and Down Miyajima: Climbing Mt. Misen

August 20, 2014November 16, 2021 Jonah Dollery 22537 Views Hiking, Miyajima

I spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the

30th Hiroshima Animation Festival

August 9, 2014October 1, 2014 jjwalsh 4918 Views Animation

This year’s International Animational Festival is particularly special this year as it marks the 30th anniversary (and the 15th to

Features Festivals

Sundance Festival 2014

August 9, 2014October 8, 2014 jjwalsh 4721 Views 2014, Festival, Summer, Sundance

It was rainy and wet Sundance this year, but it was still a fun festival on Miyajima island. Here are

Museums & Attractions

Miyajima Aquarium

July 3, 2014April 5, 2023 jjwalsh 7883 Views Family-friendly, Miyajima, Seto-inland sea

The recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it

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Hiroshima Loves Fresh Food

July 3, 2014 Grant Stenger 7886 Views GHjunior

As a growing boy living in Hiroshima, there’s one thing that gets me excited above all else: food. Since coming

GH Jnr Lifestyle Shopping

Hondori Side-Street-Shopping

June 25, 2014April 18, 2023 Alexis Massey 17821 Views GHjunior, Hondori

Anyone who visits or lives in Hiroshima quickly becomes familiar with Hondori the massive, covered shopping street in the center of

Cafe Dining Italian Western

Cafe Mike and Shirley

June 20, 2014March 11, 2017 Charlotte Nakamoto 8606 Views bilingual, Day trip, English menu, English spoken, Miyoshi

Tea and scones in a converted barn surrounded by lush green countryside…… You would be forgiven for thinking I have

Museums & Attractions Shrines and Temples

Serene Daisho-in

June 13, 2014June 12, 2024 Galek Yangzom 11536 Views Miyajima

The walk towards Daisho-in temple from the ferry port is relatively short and very enjoyable. When I was there in

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Gorge-ous Sandankyo

June 9, 2014November 3, 2016 Kiana Froese 10586 Views Day trip, Hiking

Recently, I visited the Sandankyo Gorge at the recommendation of locals. I arrived at this beautiful place just an hour

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Maggie Doyne- Kopila Children’s Project

June 2, 2014October 12, 2014 jjwalsh 7220 Views

Looking into the eyes of a 6 year old orphan carrying a heavy sack and realising that they were connected,