81 Years On: Hiroshima Marks Anniversary Amid Widening Rift Over Nuclear Policy
Hiroshima’s 2026 Peace Memorial Ceremony reveals a growing rift between local leaders and PM Takaichi over Japan’s nuclear policy.
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What’s on in Hiroshima July 2026
July starts with the wet and humid rainy season and ends with the arrival of summer in full force —
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Rainy season survival guide
Don’t let the annual rainy season get you down. The time for brightly colored hydrangea blooms and moody Japanese garden and temple views, it can actually be quite nice. Romantic even.
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Ritual Rice Planting at Shukkei-en Garden
Since its designation as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2011, the Mibu-no-Hanadaue ritual rice planting re-enactment held
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