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Introduction
Hiroshima City is on the east coast of Japan. But more important than this geographical feature is its location at the mouth of a delta. The majestic Ohta River meanders down from higher elevations and branches out-sometimes only to converge... Continue reading »
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History
Hiroshima's past is rooted in Japan's medieval times. Like many pastoral settlements, the five fishing villages then known collectively as Gokamura entered the history books through military action. They became the regional base for a local w... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
As Hiroshima is not a particularly expansive city, most of the hotels are located in reasonably close proximity to each other. That means the urban scenery is quite similar no matter where you choose to stay, but you will find the hotels them... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Hiroshima Prefecture has been nicknamed "mini Japan," and rightly so, for it sports the best of everything Japan has to offer. When it comes to food, Hiroshima is a virtual gold mine of culinary delights. The city's location right on the S... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Hiroshima's two "World Heritage Sites" make it famous internationally and are the city's major tourist attractions. The first is the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, set in beautiful green surroundings in the central city and dedicat... Continue reading »
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Tours
There is much more to see in the surrounding areas than in Hiroshima City proper. This is not so much due to the city's relatively small size, but more to the abundance of sights in Hiroshima Prefecture. The most popular destination assoc... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Hiroshima Airport (+81 0848 86 8151/ http://www.hij.airport.jp) offers service into the city from Tokyo and select international destinations from airlines including: Air China International (+81 082 544 8... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Hiroshima Region: Chugoku Country: Japan Hiroshima by the Numbers: Population: 1,137,000 Elevation: 174 feet Average Winter Temperature: 41 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 79 degrees F Average Precipitation: 61 inches Quick Fa... Continue reading »
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Introduction
894km (554 miles) W of Tokyo; 376km (235 miles) W of Kyoto; 279km (174 miles) E of Hakata/Fukuoka With a population of more than one million, Hiroshima looks just like any other up-and-coming city in Japan. With modern buildings and an ind... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport take about 1 hour and 20 minutes and cost Â¥28,300 ($236/£118) to Hiroshima Airport (tel. 0848/86-8151; www.hij.airport.jp), which is also served by flights from Seoul, Beijing, Sh... Continue reading »
Karatsu Travel Experiences
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monkey fun
With a midweek national holiday on the cards, not quite long enough to go anywhere very far away, and wanting to catch up with Kate who w... Continue reading »
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a year of good health
The first week back at 'work' equated to a week long wedding review. There were many photos to be shown, questions to answer, and e... Continue reading »
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party like its 1994!
Returning home to Takeo was a mixed affair. We were caught somewhere between, wanting desperately to crash out for a sleep, being in dire... Continue reading »
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cold Japan
Sorry team nothing major to report on since the trip to Tokyo. Have basically just been working (if you can call it that) and doing Chris... Continue reading »
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tour guides
With a visit from mum and dad drawing ever nearer, it was very unfortunate that Karen feel sick on a Monday night, just three days b... Continue reading »
