Culture Cathedral That Rose From the Ashes Arlene Bastion The Memorial Peace Cathedral may have originated in war, but is now a place of quiet in a less visited part of central Hiroshima,..
Museums Hiroshima Wi-Fi JJ Walsh This is a description of the 7 official (free) WiFi zones in the city center provided by the Hiroshima municipal government. WiFi..
9 Temples & Shrines Mangan-ji Temple in Kure Anonymous You can see Mangan-ji Temple on the hillside as you steam into Kure. The view from there isn't picturesque in the conventional..
42 Culture Japanese Kaleidoscope Elena Lisina The various photos of places, people, and images that give an impression of the life in Japan. Reminds me of a kaleidoscope!
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Hiroshima Elena Lisina Modern Hiroshima is a beautiful and happy city in spite of its tragic past. Hospitable people, nice views, and special treats such..
Historical Ebisu-jinja Shrine in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Inconspicuous downtown shrine dedicated to the jolly god of commerce that bursts into activity during November.
11 Traditional On the Sake Trail in Saijo Chantelle Silva Saijo is the perfect place to get an idea of how special sake is to Japan and Japanese culture. It is riddled with breweries and..
12 Festivals Hiroshima Umeshu Festival 2012 Emmie Tsumura The Hiroshima Umeshu Festival is an annual event held at the beginning of October, celebrating the plum wine-making tradition in..