Capturing Resilience in Tatami: Mats to Span Generations
Naito Tatami is a family business that has been making tatami in central Hiroshima for over a century.
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Features
Centuries-Old Tradition Meets Modernity at Eiko Woodcraft
A maker of delicate ornamental latticework for Buddhist altars goes back to nature.
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Tsushima Textiles: Weaving Paper Cloth in Hiroshima Bay
On an island in Hiroshima Bay, one company is dedicated to preserving an endangered weaving tradition that uses a material that might surprise you.
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Exclusive VIP tours of Miyajima inspired by the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit now on sale
Last year, the sacred island of Miyajima welcomed world leaders and their spouses during the G7 Hiroshima Summit. This autumn,
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Visiting Pearl Harbor on Hiroshima Day
August 6th 2024 was the 79th anniversary of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima. Now as a long-time resident of Hiroshima,
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Miyajima Kangen-sai
The Kangensai boat festival centered on Itsukushima Shrine is probably Miyjima’s biggest festival of the year.
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Hiroshima Museum of Art
Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and more works by great modern European artists are on display at this pleasant city center museum. And there is a good chance you will have them almost to yourself!
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Momiji Hiroshima Kimono Rental & Selfie Studio
Authentic kimono rental and expert fittings in the heart of Hiroshima. Perfect for souvenir photos in the beautiful Shukkeien Garden nearby.
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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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Tōkasan Yukata Festival
Held every year for three days starting on the first Friday of June, Tōkasan [とうかさん] is the most festive of
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