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Hiroshima

Finding peace in Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a casualty of the atomic bomb, dropped on 6 August, 1945 during World War II. At Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, you can learn more about this sombre past and also be reminded that peace is the ...

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    You can’t say you’ve visited Hiroshima until you’ve tasted the local favourite, okonomiyaki. If you’ve eaten this fried pancake dish elsewhere in the country, you will notice that the version served h...

  • Meet KATSUNORI INAGAKI

    How healthy do you have to be to pull a rickshaw? You definitely have to be healthy. But to be honest, there’s a certain way to pull the rickshaw so anyone can do it. You have to lift the bar to a ...

  • The iconic Itsukushima Shrine

    The most famous site on Miyajima is undoubtedly the Itsukushima Shrine with its striking red O-Torii. Itsukushima, or “island of worship”, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was orig...

  • Magical MIYAJIMA

    Mention Hiroshima and the first thing people will think of is the atomic bomb. Hiroshima has embraced this legacy and built monuments to commemorate that moment during World War II. But in the nearly ...

  • Step back in time in Tomonoura

    Located just a 30-minute drive away from Fukuyama city centre is the quaint harbour town of Tomonoura. With its old fishing village vibe, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Stroll along t...

  • Take these Setouchi souvenirs home

  • Surprising Setouchi

    With rich and diverse cultural, historical and culinary delights, the Setouchi region within the Seto Inland Sea is set to be your new favourite destination. The view of Tomonoura Port Town, Hirosh...

  • The old-world charm of Onomichi

    Onomichi, an illustrious port city in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, evokes an old-world charm with its rustic buildings and ancient temples. There were 81 temples at its peak but only 25 remain, all ...