Tomonoura Fishing Village Daytrip
The fishing village of Tomonoura is a well-known destination thanks to its historical heritage as a hideout for Samurai Ryoma
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5 great coffee shops in Matsue
Though there is plenty to keep history and Japanese culture buffs busy on a visit to Matsue in Shimane Prefecture,
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Matsue’s Surprising Kyomise District
If you are looking to get off the beaten track in Matsue, a good place to start is the Kyomise
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Tea culture for all in Matsue
Matsue, the castle town on the Japan Sea coast in Shimane Prefecture, is a place where Japanese traditional culture is
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Let culture wash over you in Matsue
Matsue is one of Western Japan’s best kept secrets. The castle city on the edge of Lake Shinji near the
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Go behind the scenes of Hiroshima Kagura
The Hiroshima Kagura: Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a unique opportunity to get an up close look at what it takes to produce and protect this spectacular traditional folk art.
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Yozakura illuminated cherry blossoms at Shukkei-en
Every spring Shukkei-en Garden opens late and lights up the beautiful blossoms on its many varieties of cherry trees. It
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Hiroshima Carp Baseball Preseason Starts in March
Tickets for 6 of Hiroshima Carp’s 2021 preseason baseball games to be held at Mazda Stadium go on sale at 10am on February 24.
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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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Hiroshima Prepares For New Year Under Pandemic Shadow
After gaining a degree of control over the spread of COVID-19 in the autumn, December 2020 has seen a resurgence
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Bar & Restaurant Winter Holiday Openings 2020/21
Hiroshima bars and restaurants opening within guidelines over the 2020/21 winter holiday.
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Online Winter Kagura Festival
Xmas is coming early for fans of Hiroshima Kagura around the world.
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No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Hiroshima Kagura refuses to succumb to the coronavirus demon
In response to COVID-19, Hiroshima Kagura goes online to share the thrilling traditional performance art form with the world.
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Local Creators T-shirt Project
The Local Creators T-shirt Project aims to give a boost to Hiroshima creatives and give the rest of us something to smile about.
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Kunihiko Sakuma: The young hibakusha
Director of atomic bomb suvivor advocacy group Hiroshima Hidankyo, Kunihiko Sakuma talks about his journey to finding his voice as a “young hibakusha”.
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Talking sake with master brewer, Miho Imada
Miho Imada is one of Hiroshima’s top sake brewers, passionate about spreading the joy of sake around the globe.
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6 new corona virus cases in Hiroshima Pref, 124 total April 17
6 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Hiroshima Pref yesterday bringing the total to 124. 3 more cases were confirmed in Yamaguchi, Okayama and Shimane.
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Supporting Local Restaurants While Staying Home
Looking for good food but trying to self-isolate? Don’t worry, Hiroshima Food Snob has your back!
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Get Hiroshima To Go
One of the reasons people love Hiroshima is all the great dining options we have and the passionate people that
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Yokogawa Riverside Sakura Walk
Sakura blossoms are out and the weather is perfect for a social-distancing walk along a riverside path.
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Covid-19 Hiroshima News Feed
A chronological summary of local news related to the novel corona viurus outbreak in Hiroshima.
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Hiroshima in the time of Covid-19
Local news concerning Covid-19 novel corona virus.
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So Much to Love About Yokogawa
Just outside Hiroshima city center, Yokogawa is a great area to explore. There are lots of interesting shops and places
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Erika Abiko, Community Peace Builder
Owner and social entrepreneur Erika Abiko has created many successful community-building networks from her base at Hachidorisha (Hummingbird) Cafe.
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Setsubun at Gokoku Shrine 2020: Photo and Video
“Oni wa Soto, Fuku wa Uchi” – images from a spectacle of demons and lucky beans at Hiroshima’s Gokoku-jinja.
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Sandankyo Gorge Nature Tour
Sandankyo is a spectacular natural wonder right on Hiroshima’s doorstep. Almost completely unknown to anyone other than local villagers until
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Latte for Your Life: Latte Art Challenge Match 2020
Baristas from near and far gathered in Hiroshima for the Latte Art Challenge Match 2020 and Hiroshima Food Snob was there see it go down.
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Kazuhiko Futagawa, Born After the Atomic Bomb
Get Hiroshima talked with Hiroshima A-bomb survivor Kazuhiko Futagawa about his experiences and his work to raise awareness about the horror of nuclear weapons.
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COSTCO’s New Japan Online Shopping Service
If you don’t have a car, dislike shopping in a crowd or live outside the city center, you may be
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