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Car-less in Chūgoku
Car-less in Chūgoku
Tips and tricks to navigate Japan without a car
Chloe Gust
Apr 7, 2023
Micro Pigs, Otters, Ghibli and More!
Micro Pigs, Otters, Ghibli and More!
Last week, I made the drive down to Fukuoka. At 3.5 hours each way, it’s certainly not for everyone, but I was on a mission. Why? Because I…
Rachel Fahey
May 24, 2022
Yamaguchi: Inari Shrines
Yamaguchi: Inari Shrines
Today I’d like to introduce to you two Inari shrines in Yamaguchi. The first, you may have already heard of, is called Motonosumi Inari…
Rachel Fahey
Apr 6, 2022
Walking the Tracks: Yasuno Station
Walking the Tracks: Yasuno Station
Today I’d like to introduce Yasuno Station to you. Located in Kake in Akiota-cho, it’s a former JR station that used to run between Kabe…
Rachel Fahey
Mar 27, 2022
Kosanji Temple: Onomichi’s Hidden Gem
Kosanji Temple: Onomichi’s Hidden Gem
Have you ever visited the Kosanji temple (耕三寺) in Setoda, Onomichi? It’s a beautiful Buddhist temple that was built by Kosanji Kozo, a…
Rachel Fahey
Mar 27, 2022
Shrine Hunting in the Inaka
Shrine Hunting in the Inaka
March 2022. While restrictions and guidance are easing, it can be difficult to justify going to the next big city over. I wrestle with my…
Jacky Killian
Mar 13, 2022
Our Furry Friends: An Article by Rachel Fahey
Our Furry Friends: An Article by Rachel Fahey
Hello everyone! I’d like to start by welcoming the new ALTs to Hiroshima and Wide Island View. I know many of you have been waiting a long…
Rachel Fahey
Nov 16, 2021
A Day in Yufu
A Day in Yufu
A recent trip to Yufu, a small town nestled in the mountains of Oita. Perfect for a day trip to escape daily life.
Joseph Lewis-Hughes
Mar 31, 2020
The Worst Way to Travel to Malaysia
The Worst Way to Travel to Malaysia
Part 1: “How do I get out of this?”
Adam Phelan
Dec 17, 2019
Day Off: Sera
Day Off: Sera
Sera-cho is the main town in Sera District, located in the middle of the Eastern half of Hiroshima Prefecture. It is conveniently close to…
Ria Perrault
Dec 5, 2019
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