JJ Walsh

@joy.walsh

I've been living in Hiroshima since the mid 90's & still discovering new things to enjoy. I'm a big fan of both the old "wabi sabi" as well as modern and new designs, Japan offers both of these type of places to explore and enjoy. Even after many years here, I am still discovering surprising, fantastic and wacky things about this strange and wonderful land.

I hope you enjoy your adventures around Japan- feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about traveling with kids, vegetarian dining or anything specific to Hiroshima.

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Round 1 Amusement Center

If you're looking for a Japanese experience that is more pop-culture than traditional sightseeing, Round 1 is a good choice. The first floor is full of UFO catchers, video arcade games, Puri Kura sticker-photo machines and other general famil..

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Fukuyama City

Home of roses, geta sandals and Ponyo, Fukuyama lies between Osaka and Hiroshima. Here can also be found much natural beauty as well as many museums, temples and shrines Most travelers who pass through Fukuyama do so only briefly, alighting from th..

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Visiting Hiroshima with Kids

Of course, Hiroshima is most famous for being the site of the first ever A-bomb, but it is the character of the city that will impress you- the people have moved on from the tragedy and are thriving. This makes Hiroshima a place you will want to sp..

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Hiroshima's Momiji Maple Leaves

Momiji are Japanese maple leaves that have long been a symbol of Hiroshima. Throughout Hiroshima's history, they have appeared in traditional paintings and block prints, often depicted with Miyajima's deer. They are especially popular to view..

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Hiroshima Wi-Fi

As of March, 2014 visitors to the areas around the Peace Park in the central areas of Hiroshima city, as well as in a small area of the Hiroshima JR train station complex, can now access free internet connections. You can see all the Wi-Fi map of loc..

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Kaori-ya Soba

Fantastic soba (buckwheat flour) noodles made fresh everyday and served hot and cold. Tempura battered vegetables, shrimp and duck dishes too. This shop is a couple of blocks over from the A-bomb dome in Peace park, not far from Kanak Indian dining a..

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Art Cafe ELK

Sometimes while traveling around Japan you may feel a bit lost and out of your element. Everything that surrounds you is strange, confusing and sometimes overwhelming. The friendly staff at the quirky Art Cafe ELK can help make you feel more at home...

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Tacos & Tequila at Taqueria Jardin

This great little (and I really mean little- there is standing room for 6 or 8 can sit and stand if you don't mind getting a bit cozy) Mexican taco hut really took me by surprise. The taco-hut is in the middle of one of Hiroshima's most tradi..

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