Miyajima Aquarium
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
As a growing boy living in Hiroshima, there’s one thing that gets me excited above all else: food. Since coming
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Hondori Side-Street-Shopping
Anyone who visits or lives in Hiroshima quickly becomes familiar with Hondori the massive, covered shopping street in the center of
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Cafe Mike and Shirley
Tea and scones in a converted barn surrounded by lush green countryside…… You would be forgiven for thinking I have
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Serene Daisho-in
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
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
Looking into the eyes of a 6 year old orphan carrying a heavy sack and realising that they were connected,
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Enthusiastic video report from the 2014 Flower Festival
We found this great video guide of this year’s Flower Festival by a super-cute and bubbly international university student in
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Yosakoi よさこい Dance Parade
The last day of the 2014 Flower Festival kicked off with the colorful Yosakoi Dance Parade. Here are some of
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Delicious Vegetarian Dining at Saishoku-Kenbi, located in the Koi area in the west of Hiroshima city. It is about 20
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