Historical Ebisu-jinja Shrine in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Inconspicuous downtown shrine dedicated to the jolly god of commerce that bursts into activity during November.
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..
Museums Miyajima Aquarium JJ Walsh Hiroshima's aquarium remodeled and reopened in 2011, offering over 13,000 sea creatures mostly from the Seto-inland Sea area..
11 Temples & Shrines Ushita-yama Kannon-ji JJ Walsh Pictures of the Beautiful golden Kannon statue at the base of Ushita-yama. Built as a place of comfort for families who have lost..
Culture Hiroshima, and Miyajima Island Rey Waters Hiroshima a city of Peace, Miyajima "Island of Gods" Visiting Peace Memorial Park, a place of horror and hope. Praying for peace..
Culture Picasso: The Blue Period and Beyond 2023 Feb 4th - May 28th 2023 Past Event A special exhibition at the Hiroshima Museum of Art will explore Picasso's "blue period", which was the timeframe around 1900..
Culture Courbet and the Sea 2020-2021 Dec 19th 2020 - Feb 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Fukuyama Art Museum in Hiroshima looks at the works of Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), a French..
Historical Ushita Kannon-temple & Pet Cemetery JJ Walsh Beautiful golden Kannon bodhisattva at the base of Ushita-yama offers comfort for lost children or pets. Interesting spot to see..