Hiroshima is the capital city of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in western Honshu, the main island of Japan. Most people know Hiroshima because of its dark past. But Hiroshima is more than that. The city is lively, has…
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While there are many things to do in Osaka, a visit to Himeji Castle from Osaka is a must for travellers. As one of the top three most beautiful original castles in Japan, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage…
Situated in Hiroshima Prefecture, Miyajima Island is easily accessible from Hiroshima as a day trip. The small island is known for the giant Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate, which appears to be floating on water and Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World…
Have you heard Naoshima Art Island? How about the Naoshima Pumpkin? If you into contemporary art or modern architecture, a fan of Yayoi Kusama‘s one-of-a-kind polka dot artwork or Tadao Ando‘s concrete architecture, then you must get off the beaten…
Onomichi is a quaint port town in Hiroshima Prefecture known for its temples, cats, and cycling. The city consists of the slopey mainland and some of the neighbouring islands in the Seto Inland Sea connected by Shimanami Kaido, one of the world’s…
Teshima Island, Japan, is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and is full of contemporary art and architecture. Part of Kawaga Prefecture, toxic waste was illegally dumped on the island for many years, but it has since been cleaned…
