Fuji Musume and the Living Tradition of Japanese Festival Dolls
Japanese dolls have long been vessels of prayer, protection, and love. In Hiroshima, Fuji Musume — a family-run doll purveyor,
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Features
Vegan dining in Onomichi
Gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycle route and oozing with Showa-retro charm, the waterfront town of Onomichi is a lovely
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Iwami Ginzan and Yunotsu Onsen, Revisited
I recently made a return visit to Iwami Ginzan, a sprawling UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches beyond the remains
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Hanami In Hiroshima 2026
Although the last gasps of winter may make you think otherwise, come late March, spring is just around the corner,
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Hiroshima calls for help with inscription of A-Bomb Victims’ Memorial Register
Hiroshima is seeking public help to inscribe new names into the Atomic Bomb Victims’ Memorial Register for the first time.
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Setsubun: demons, beans, fish heads, sushi and screaming children
On Setsubun people across Japan look forward to spring witb demons, beans, sushi rolls, and stinky fish!
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Plant-Based Takehara: A Vegan Guide to Hiroshima’s “Little Kyoto of Aki”
With historic townscapes, Seto Inland Sea views, hidden valleys… and rabbits, city of salt and sake, Takehara, has much to
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Tondo Matsuri
Huge bonfires snap, crackle and pop around Hiroshima in the middle of January, sending the hope and dreams embodied in the past year’s votive goods and new year decorations up to the heavens.
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Innovation Coast: After Almost 15 Years, What Does Fukushima’s Recovery Look Like?
In March 2026, it will be fifteen years after the initial 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster destroyed much of
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All You Need to Know About Miyajima at New Year 2026
A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.
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