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1-45 Nishikojin-machi, Minami-ku Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Chugoku, 732-0806, Japan
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Christmas in Hiroshima
So how did i spend Christmas this year? Definitely not with family tha's for sure, it was probably the strangest Christmas that i have had so far, i mean when i got off my night bus from Kyoto i completely forgot that it was Christmas. There was no-one saying merry Christmas or anything like that, it was just a normal day. This surprised me a bit as they do celebrate Christmas here. though mainly Christmas ...
Hiroshima and Miyajima
... before coming here, but I learned a lot and I'm thankful for that.
The next day we went to Miyajima, a lovely island 30 minutes ferry ride away from Hiroshima. The tram that takes you to the docks is pretty slow (took almost one hour to arrive to the docks), but it's a nice and peaceful road.
But when I arrived to Miyajima for the first time, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so beautiful, words or pictures can't even describe it. It's very ...
Adventures in Japan!- Part Two
Monday (July 25)
Kelcey and I went to Kyoto for the day and admired the Kiyomizudera shrine that is situated there. It was a hot day and I was glad that we walked up in the morning because by mid-afternoon, the heat got to be much, much worse. We took part in a tradition drinking water from Otawa Spring, a spring that grants wishes for a healthy and long life. It was fun to partake in, especially because Kelcey and I were the ...
Kouya-san, Izakaya, Nanba, and Hiroshima
... is my favorite Japanese historical character, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. I made sure to give an offering when we passed the Toyotomi family plot. As for the temple I mentioned before, I could have stayed there all day. It was so relaxing to hear the rhythmic chanting and do a little bit of meditation. Of course, I made sure to buy a charm for my phone; this time, it coincides with my birth year, the Horse. We went to the tea room for some free tea and to listen to a monk talk ...
Japan - Dag trip na Hiroshima
... binne 3 kilometer vanaf die epicentre van die bom totaal en al verwoes en veras. Die gebou wat reg onder die bom was se struktuur staan nog steeds, maar almal in die gebou was natuurlik dood. Soveel mense is dood verbrand. Van die oorlewendes se velle het van hulle liggame afgesmelt, dit het afgedrip soos kerswas. En dan was daar nog natuurlik ...



