Nagasaki has a rich cultural history, but it’s mostly known for one tragic event: the atomic bombing on the ninth of August in 1945. In a few seconds, around 40,000 people died and Nagasaki changed forever. Seventy-two years later, Nagasaki has rebuilt but not forgotten. The number of living survivors decreases each year. The Nagasaki … Read more
Japan is well known for putting its own unique spin on things. Their museums are no different. You’ll find hundreds of museums in Japan. They cover everything from anime characters to buttons to parasites. Forget the National Science Museum or the Museum of Modern Art. Make tracks for our top ten quirky Japanese museums you … Read more
Adjacent to Shukkei-en Garden, the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is an unhurried way to spend a few hours (and in summer, a welcome break from the heat). It is home to thousands of art pieces, which is perfect for any art lover! What You Can See There The museum offers views of Shukkei-en from above … Read more
Most people that go to Hiroshima have plans to visit the Peace Park and Museum. Why would you go to The Former Bank of Japan in Hiroshima? Standing only 380 meters away from where the atomic bomb blast went off, it survived and still holds strong today. What You Can See There From the outside, the … Read more
Visiting the Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome is not easy, but it is absolutely essential. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: A Must-Visit Site No matter what your opinion on nuclear weapons or the war is, the Museum will challenge you. Be aware that you will likely find the … Read more
The Nara National Museum: A Treat for Art Lovers Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794, and is most famous for the friendly deer which roam the giant Nara Park, and for the large statue of Buddha. Pretty much everything there is to see and do in Nara is either in or … Read more