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- Miroku no Sato: A family-friendly retro paradiseLocated about 1.5 hours by train from downtown Hiroshima City,… Read more: Miroku no Sato: A family-friendly retro paradise
- Izakaya: A quintessential Japanese experienceIf you’re a fan of socializing or unwinding over drinks,… Read more: Izakaya: A quintessential Japanese experience
- Experience Zen meditation for mental clarity, expanded awareness and peaceful stillnessBuddhist temples exist all across Japan, each with a unique… Read more: Experience Zen meditation for mental clarity, expanded awareness and peaceful stillness
- Hiroshima: A symbol of peace, reflection, remembrance and hopeHiroshima is one of the most visited cities in Japan… Read more: Hiroshima: A symbol of peace, reflection, remembrance and hope
- Family-friendly spots in Japan (not just Disneyland)There are numerous options for unforgettable family adventures in Japan,… Read more: Family-friendly spots in Japan (not just Disneyland)
- Experience Tokyo’s eclectic neighborhoods as a pedestrianAlthough I have never lived in Tokyo, I love taking… Read more: Experience Tokyo’s eclectic neighborhoods as a pedestrian
- The wonder of wanderingI love to wander the meandering backstreets in any Japanese… Read more: The wonder of wandering
- A tropical paradise in Hiroshima City…even in winter!| Stroll around beautiful flowers, trees and play areas with… Read more: A tropical paradise in Hiroshima City…even in winter!
- 400-year-old Tokasan Festival celebrates the arrival of summer in Hiroshima CityHeld every year on the first weekend of June in… Read more: 400-year-old Tokasan Festival celebrates the arrival of summer in Hiroshima City
- Tips for vegans and vegetarians visiting JapanAs a long-time resident of Japan who eats a vegan… Read more: Tips for vegans and vegetarians visiting Japan
- Beauty in brokenness: Nozomi Project| Gifts of Hope from Tohoku (Northeastern Japan) Although the… Read more: Beauty in brokenness: Nozomi Project