11 Culture Sakura Beauty in Hiroshima JJ Walsh Hiroshima castle, peace pagoda, Mt.Ogonzan and Hijiyama park offer wonderful views and fantastic blossoms to enjoy a hanami p...
Culture Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Judith Mikami The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Judith Mikami Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Food Nagataya Okonomiyaki JJ Walsh A spacious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki shop in a great location, next to Peace park. Family-friendly, Vegetarian-friendly and...
Culture Memorial Cenotaph in Hiroshima Todd Wojnowski Among the sites in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is the Memorial Cenotaph, a large, saddle-shaped concrete structure between ...
Culture Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Judith Mikami The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this ...
Shopping Nekomoto Bicycle Shop JJ Walsh Nekomoto's TREK bicycle shop not far from the main Hiroshima JR and Shinkansen station- a great stop for Trek mountain bikes ...
9 Activities Hiroshima's Momiji Maple Leaves JJ Walsh Momiji are Japanese maple leaves that have long been a symbol of Hiroshima. I have enjoyed taking photos of these leaves over...
Transportation The Great Seto Ohashi Leslie Taylor A large double decker bridge which connects Honshu and Shikoku