Showa Emperor Hirohito In Hiroshima
In Emperor Hirohito’s historic broadcast to the Japanese people – the first by a Japanese Emperor – on August 15,
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Features
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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Hiroshima Castle to close in 2026
If you have been putting off a visit to Hiroshima Castle, now is the time, as it has been announced
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Hiroshima Carp Schedule of Home Games
Check out the 2025 Hiroshima Carp schedule so you don’t miss out on one of Japan’s most unique and fun experiences.
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What does Hiroshima mean?
What’s in a name? As in many places around the world, the origins of many Japanese place names are often
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Hiroshima Ground Zero: Memory, Loss, and Legacy
Considering the historical significance of what it marks, the location of the Hiroshima Ground Zero Memorial isn’t at all obvious.
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Hanamomo Peach Blossoms in the Closest Village to Heaven
A gorgeous natural tapestry of peach blossoms painted on the rice terraces of the “Closest Village to Heaven,” high in the hills of Ohnan.
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Road tripping in Iwami: Temple in the sky, mountain whales, and demon heads
Dramatic coastlines, a temple in the sky, mountain whale ramen, and demon head pottery bring an Iwami road trip to
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Road tripping in Iwami: A night in Yunotsu Onsen
Yunotsu Onsen is a tiny hot spring village tucked behind a headland on the rugged Japan Sea coast. The headland
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