Hiroshima articles
Hiroshima local-knowledge articles — history, food and place names, with sources. Prep for "Hiroshima Expert Quiz".
- Hiroshima Toyo CarpA citizen-owned club with no parent company. A compact guide to the Carp: the barrel-donation origin, red helmets and Mazda Stadium.
- Kure and the Yamato MuseumKure, the naval-port town that built the battleship Yamato. A guide to the Yamato Museum, the JMSDF museum and its shipbuilding history.
- Miyajima and Itsukushima ShrineFamous for over-water halls and a vermilion Great Torii, Miyajima is a World Heritage site. A guide to the shrine and Mt. Misen.
- Hiroshima okonomiyakiWhy is Hiroshima okonomiyaki 'layered' instead of mixed? A friendly guide to the noodles, Otafuku Sauce and its roots.
- Onomichi, the town of slopesA port town where slopes and alleys form a maze. A primer on Senkoji, Onomichi ramen, film and the Shimanami Kaido before you stroll.
- The Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial ParkThe Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park preserve history and pray for lasting peace. A respectful primer for visiting with care.
- What is a "Hiroshimakko"? Mori Terumoto & the name"Hiroshimakko": someone from Hiroshima — a name said to be coined by Mori Terumoto, with its two origin theories and the Ota delta.