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Atomic Bomb Dome

by touristinjapanupdated on August 29, 2021July 20, 2020Leave a Comment

The Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) in Hiroshima is one of the few buildings which weren’t completely destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945. The iconic dome, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a memorial in connection with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Formerly known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, …

Chugoku, Cities

Matsue City

by (Guest post) Andrew Endersbyupdated on April 10, 2020August 8, 2019Leave a Comment

Matsue is a small city in the Chūgoku region in Western Japan. Too far from the main cities to be considered as part of a traveller’s itinerary but also too near to feel like you’re leaving the beaten path, this small city is often overlooked when considering options in Japan. This is a shame because Matsue …