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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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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Road Tripping in Iwami: Iwami Ginzan
I was recently invited on a two-day road trip to Iwami in Shimane Prefecture. Although I have visited Hamada and
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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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Asa Zoo: Creatures great and small in the hills of Hiroshima
GetHiroshima was recently invited to take a tour behind the scenes, with the hope that we would share its activities
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Sustainable Miyajima Tour
Connect with Miyajima’s past, present, and future on a new Sustainable Miyajima Tour, a travel experience with sustainability at its
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