Hiroshima

New Hiroshima guest house is expressly designed to feel like staying in a submarine

Add this to your list of novelty accommodations!

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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to a good non-Hiroshima-y restaurant in Hiroshima

Skipping Hiroshima’s most famous food brought us to a place that both is and isn’t representative of the city.

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Puyo Puyo Manju return after 21 years…and our Puyo Puyo fan reporter achieves a childhood dream

Two dreams, in fact. It was a good day for Haruka!

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We learned how to make a calligraphy brush from the masters of Kumanofude in Hiroshima

Who better to learn from than the very best?

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Reading Barefoot Gen, manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing, for the first time as an adult

Our Nagasaki-born reporter, the grandchild of A-bomb victims, gives her thoughts on the series.

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Heading to Hiroshima? Here’s a plan to enjoy three local activities on Miyajima in one day

Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past. 

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We tour Onomichi, Hiroshima, where old meets new and a whole lot more

You may even recognize a few locations from pop culture.

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Critically acclaimed A-bomb manga Barefoot Gen excerpts removed from Hiroshima school curriculum

Elementary school students’ Peace Education lessons have included excerpts from manga by atomic bombing survivor since 2013.

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We travel across the city like royalty — Hiroshima streetcar turns into fancy, private dining area

Our reporter travelled around Hiroshima City like a king in his own private tram.

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Police looking for man who threw paper airplane into Hiroshima atomic bomb monument

Do not mess with this monument.

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Travelling to Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine? Best to be a glass-half-full type of tourist

Heartfelt advice for those hoping to visit the World Heritage site before the end of the year. 

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The world’s biggest Muji store opened in Hiroshima, and we went to check it out!

Over 7,500 products, locally sourced produce and food, eco-friendly initiatives…this Muji is amazing!

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Japan’s longest-running okonomiyaki joint and the birthplace of Hiroshima style — We visit both

A delicious battle of regional styles results in one full stomach.

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Carp Gyoza dumplings coming to Hiroshima supermarkets, probably contain no actual carp

It’s more of a “carp in spirit” kind of thing.

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Batman’s Gotham City creates first-ever sister city relationship…with a real city in Japan

Japanese municipality gets well-earned recognition for its bat emblem and bat castle.

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New Japanese vending machines to love: The ones that sell Hiroshima’s best dessert!

Symbol of Hiroshima is also a delicious sweet that travelers have loved for over a century.

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Photo captures “miracle moment” a sandwich is stolen on Japan’s Miyajima island

It’s not just the deer you have to watch out for at Miyajima — there’s something else looking over your shoulder while you eat your lunch. 

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Master Japanese brush makers collaborate with Peanuts for limited edition makeup brush series

Crazy about Peanuts and makeup? Then these are the tools for you.

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Japanese politician apologizes to prime minister for calling wife’s cooking “Hiroshima-yaki”

Hiroshima foodies find it an unsavory name for their savory pancakes.

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Yamazaki Bakery once again donates bread to evacuation centers at almost inhuman speeds

Thousands of pies and buns arrive at facilities within hours of asking.

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