Wherever We May Roam

There is more to Hiroshima than its tragic war history. With seven rivers, there are many riverside walks and bridges to discover. We also enjoy walking through the neighborhood alleys and observing the daily activities of the local people. For us, it is not just the attractions but also the slice of life (for example, grocery shopping in a neighborhood green grocer or eating in a small mom-and-pop cafe where we are often the only foreign visitors) that leaves lasting…

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Hiroshima needs no introduction to most people. History made sure of it. This city was the first military target of a nuclear weapon in human history.  It occurred on August 6, 1945 at 8:15 am. Most of Hiroshima was destroyed, and by the end of the year 200,000 had died as a result of the blast and its effects. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) serves as a memorial of the bombing. Though it has a sad history, there are…

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