International Aikido Dojo

March 21, 2020March 27, 2020 jjwalsh 7894 Views 2 Comments Aikido, clubs, English spoken, higashi-hiroshima, martial arts, saijo

Aikido is a powerful yet beautiful Japanese martial art focused on flexibility and self-defense- this excellent dojo is located in

Dining Izakaya Japanese

Style and Substance: Kisuke

March 18, 2020April 30, 2020 Hiroshima Food Snob 3596 Views 0 Comment Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Free WiFi, Izakaya, Smokers paradise, Washoku

Welcoming and stylish, Kisuke is a friendly Japanese washoku restaurant, popular with both foodies and washoku-newbies.

American Burgers Dining Western

Cantina 23

July 19, 2018 Paul Walsh 4408 Views 0 Comment BBQ, burgers, English menu, English spoken, Free WiFi, Non-smoking, sandwiches

Cantina 23’s menu packed with an all-star list of American comfort foods seems too good to be true, but Yuji’s many satisfied customers say otherwise.

Dining Japanese Kaiseki Sushi

Miyabi-tei

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 Paul Walsh 5996 Views 0 Comment Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Non-smoking, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Dining in your hotel while traveling can seem like a cop out, the hallmark of someone uninterested in engaging with

Dining Japanese Kaiseki

Kissui

January 15, 2016October 5, 2021 Paul Walsh 8118 Views 3 Comments Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, good views, kaiseki ryori, Near Peace Park, non-smoking areas

On the top floor of the Sunroute Hotel on Peace Boulevard, Kissui [吉水] serves excellent, beautifully presented kaiseki cuisine in

Asian Dining Indian Nepalese

Himalaya Kitchen

September 29, 2015January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 5328 Views 0 Comment craft beer, Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Free WiFi, Lunch

Nepalese and Indian dishes made with fresh vegetables (all sourced domestically) and craft beers downtown, around the corner from PARCO.

Bars Nightlife

Raku Beer

July 7, 2014February 19, 2018 Emmie Tsumura 9543 Views 1 Comment craft beer, Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Free WiFi, Non-smoking, Open Sundays

Discover the world of Japanese craft beer with 15 taps of the finest Japan has to offer! Full food menu

Cafe Dining Italian Western

Cafe Mike and Shirley

June 20, 2014March 11, 2017 Charlotte Nakamoto 6667 Views 2 Comments bilingual, Day trip, English menu, English spoken, Miyoshi

Tea and scones in a converted barn surrounded by lush green countryside…… You would be forgiven for thinking I have

Accommodation Lifestyle

Mikuniya Guesthouse

October 13, 2013June 17, 2020 jjwalsh 5415 Views 1 Comment English spoken, guesthouse, Miyajima

There’s nothing quite like being able to wander the quiet backstreets of one of the most famous islands in Japan

Dining French Western

Bistrot Aimee

February 22, 2013February 22, 2013 jjwalsh 4522 Views 0 Comment English menu, English spoken, Hiroshima city, Naka-ku, Namiki-dori area, set-meals, wine

Aimee is a nice option for lunch or dinner if you are looking for great value lunch sets or an

Café Bars Dining French Nightlife Western

Le Trouvere

February 11, 2013January 13, 2016 jjwalsh 5124 Views 0 Comment English spoken, oysters, wine

Le Trouvere is a medium-sized, stylish wine bar and homestyle French food bistro where you can enjoy the best oysters

Features News

Manchester United Soccer Schools Coming to Hiroshima

December 7, 2012March 7, 2017 Paul Walsh 4542 Views 0 Comment April, bilingual, camp, English spoken, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, March, sports, spring

Do you or your friends have kids who love soccer? How do you think they would like to spend three

Asian Indian

Sagur

September 23, 2012September 30, 2015 jjwalsh 7054 Views 0 Comment English menu, English spoken, Family-friendly, Itsukaichi, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options

This Indian restaurant seems to have a great following and we can see why. Sagur has been open since 2002

Lifestyle Shopping

Travel Agents in Hiroshima city

June 22, 2012July 19, 2016 jjwalsh 5186 Views 0 Comment agents, English spoken, services, tickets, tour, travel

Nowadays, you can book most things online for international travel cheaper than you can get from many shops, but if

Hair and Beauty Lifestyle

Roots Hair Salon

March 21, 2012August 24, 2017 jjwalsh 6776 Views 0 Comment English menu, English spoken, Hiroshima city, international, Naka-ku, Namiki-dori

In my many years enjoying the fantastic pampering of hair salons in Hiroshima, I have never been to any other

Dining Italian Western

Al Mandolino

February 16, 2012October 9, 2015 jjwalsh 5083 Views 0 Comment Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Naka-ku, Near Peace Park, Veggie-friendly

Spacious, yet cosy Italian restaurant where wait staff dress in their formal black and whites all day. Originally opened in 1987,

Bars Nightlife

Molly Malone’s

February 14, 2012February 17, 2020 Paul Walsh 11514 Views 2 Comments Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options, 日本語

Hiroshima’s Irish pub is a real “local” for both long-term residents and people passing through.

Dining Japanese Okonomiyaki

Ichiriki Okonomiyaki

February 8, 2012June 14, 2016 jjwalsh 5458 Views 0 Comment English menu, English spoken, okonomiyaki, Smokers paradise, Tokaichi

If you are looking for okonomiyaki in a fun and friendly little place, then Ichiriki is a great choice. Yasumi

Hair and Beauty Lifestyle

Laff Hair Design

February 2, 2012December 30, 2015 jjwalsh 9680 Views 3 Comments Credit cards, English spoken, Hondori, Near Peace Park, Non-smoking

Ippei-san at Laff hair design takes good care of his customers in both English and Japanese. Laff is one of

Dining Italian Oysters Pizza Western

Caffe Ponte

January 7, 2012December 2, 2016 jjwalsh 8327 Views 1 Comment Al fresco, breakfast, Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Open-all-day, Vegetarian options

A classy Italian restaurant on the edge of Peace Park, Caffe Ponte shows the many visitors that pass through the

Asian Dining Indian

Namaste (Hiroshima Station ASSE)

January 6, 2012January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 8357 Views 1 Comment English menu, English spoken, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options

This branch of Namaste, in the Hiroshima Station ASSE building, is more convenient for most than the original in Danbara.