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Inside Background
Culture 
Hiroshima’s modern culture has been shaped, in very large part, by the atomic...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
History 
Hiroshima was founded in 1589 by Mori Motonari as the capital of his kingdom...
Last edited: 05 September 2006
Neighborhoods 
There are eight districts, or ku, in Hiroshima. Asaminami is the largest, with...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The closest large airport is the Hiroshima Airport in Mihara, which is the...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
Getting Around 
Bus and Train  There are several bus services that travel around the Chugoku...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
If you are in Hiroshima on August 6, be prepared for many events dedicated to...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Museums & Attractions 
The most well known museum in Hiroshima is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park...
Last edited: 04 December 2006
Sports & Activities 
The most famous professional sports team in the city is the Hiroshima Toyo...
Last edited: 04 December 2006
First-time Visitors 
Those who have never been to Hiroshima before will want to brush up on their...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Hiroshima is not as good as many other large Japanese cities...
Last edited: 17 July 2009
Atomic Bomb Dome 
This is obviously a must to visit when in Hiroshima.  It is being preserved for...
Last edited: 01 May 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Chamonix Mont Blanc 
Chamonix Mont Blanc (Hiroshima) One of Hiroshima's oldest restaurants, this...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
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Inside Japan: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Japan is a cash society.  Luckily, it is the safest country in the world so...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Emergencies 
Police: dial 110 Fire / Ambulance: dial 119 Japan Helpline: 0120 461 997 toll...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Hello  Kon-nichi-wa(stan... Japanese) Maido(=My-dough) (Osaka dialect) Good-bye...
Last edited: 11 April 2008
Telephones 
Telephone numbers in Japan consist of three parts, for example, (03...
Last edited: 29 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is rarely seen in Japan; however, in Japanese-style in... can put...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Japanese toilets,　FYI for women 
Just so you'll know and won't be disconcerted when you first come to Japan...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Onsen (Public Bath) Etiquette 
Onsens are public baths with water sourced from the hot springs that can be...
Last edited: 22 July 2008
Rail Travel in Japan 
Rail travel in Japan is daunting. The stations can be hectic places with...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Shanghai (China) – Kobe (Japan) Ferry 
I recently looked into travelling between China and Japan and discovered that...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
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