Hiroshima

The city of Hiroshima (???; -shi) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. Geographical location {{coor dms|34|23|07|N|132|27|19|E|}} (City Hall). It is best known throughout the world as the first city in history subjected to nuclear warfare.

Attractions

Baseball fans immediately recognize the city as the home of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Six-time champions of Japan's Central League, the team has gone on to win the Japan Series three times.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Hiroshima Toyo Carp - Central League

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the city's J. League soccer team.

Related Topics:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima - J. League - Soccer

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Hiroshima's rebuilt castle (nicknamed Rij?, meaning Koi Castle) houses a museum of life in the Edo period.

Related Topics:
Koi - Museum - Edo period

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Itsukushima ("Miyajima") Shrine is in the town of Miyajima, on the island of Itsukushima, across from Hiroshima. Its large red "floating" gate is one of the best known sights of Japan. Although it lies outside the city of Hiroshima, it is accessible by streetcar or railroad (and ferry) from the central train station.

Related Topics:
Itsukushima - Miyajima

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Hiroshima is known for its version of okonomiyaki, called "Hiroshima-yaki" or "Hiroshima pancake." The Hiroshima version of okonomiyaki is unique for its inclusion of yakisoba noodles.

Related Topics:
Okonomiyaki - Yakisoba

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial
• Hiroshima Castle
• Shukukei Garden
• Mitaki Temple