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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Food and drink
Wood Egg Okonomiyaki Hall: Monument to the “taste of peace.”
Hiroshima’s beloved soul food, okonomiyaki, is not just a savory treat; it is a symbol of resilience, community, and peace.
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Two new spots for vegan travelers to check out in Fukuyama and Tomonoura
Town of roses, Fukuyama is the jumping off point for the charming harbor town of Tomonoura, which inspired the location
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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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Vegan-friendly food options on the rise in Miyajima and Hatsukaichi
The number of vegan options available in Miyajima and Hatsukaichi is increasing in response to rising numbers of visitors from
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Nanakusa-no-sekku
“The feast of seven herbs” is a day on which people in Japan customarily eat a healthy seven-herb rice porridge to ensure give the stomach a break from the indulgences of New Year.
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Miyajima Salt – Sacred Island Craft Seasoning
I’m always on the look out for new ventures and high-quality made-in-Hiroshima products to introduce, so it is exciting to
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New okonomiyaki and izakaya nightspot for vegans in Hiroshima
Vegan’s now have a place where they can enjoy authentic local nightlife in Hiroshima AND eat their fill!
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5 great coffee shops in Matsue
Although best known for tea culture, Matsue also has a good coffee scene and its coffee shops range from stylishly modern to thoroughly retro.
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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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