Culture Kinojo Castle Overlooking Soja City Judith Mikami Kinojo Castle is perched on the mountain top. When you are walking up to the castle ruins you can stop at advantage points to look..
Shopping Okayama Bic Camera Electronic Store Junichi Okazaki When you are in Japan you have to make the time to visit one of it's electronic superstores. Bic Camera is one of these stores..
Planning Visiting Hiroshima with Kids JJ Walsh Family-friendly tips for a fun trip to Hiroshima with kids
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri 2025 Late Jul Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Activities Sakura at the Hiroshima Mint Paul Walsh Think you've missed the cherry blossoms? Not so fast! Over 50 varieties of beautiful, late bloomers at the Hiroshima Mint. For..
Culture Visiting the Miyajima Oyster Festival Paul Walsh For two days every year on the second weekend in February Miyajima dishes out thousands of premium oysters for next to nothing.
Nightlife Midnight Oasis JJ Walsh Friendly, good sized, smoke-free bar in the main drinking area of Hiroshima city
Food Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town Judith Mikami Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town. A great place to experience udon and somen.