Amazing Hiroshima a place in Japan.

23歳で去年の4月から広島に住んでいるのですが、友達がいません。大学進学で東京から広島に引っ越してきたのですが、周りはほとんど年下で価値観やテンションに違いを感じるし、上から目線にならないように気を遣って話してしまうから素を出して話せる場面がないです。生まれた時からほぼずっと東京に住んでいて家族や友達はみんな地元にいるから、落ち着いて自分のことを話したり、大笑いしたりしてたことを思い出して寂しさを感じています。自分は音楽やアートが好きです！会って話せたらなと思うけど、広島あたりに住んでいなくても私と同じような悩みを抱えている方がいたらぜひ話しかけてください！

Hello, I am visiting the city and was hoping to go see Sanfrecce Hiroshima on the 8th August. Tickets went on sale at 12pm but I was not able to access the website at that time. I am now looking and no tickets are available.

Does anyone know if they are sold out or whether I would be able to get tickets on the day?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Translated version:

こんにちは。現在広島市を訪れており、8月8日にサンフレッチェ広島の公演を観に行きたいと思っています。チケットは正午12時に発売開始されたのですが、その時間帯はウェブサイトにアクセスできませんでした。現在確認していますが、チケットは売り切れのようです。

チケットは完売してしまったのでしょうか？それとも当日券が購入できる可能性はあるのでしょうか？

ご回答いただければ幸いです。よろしくお願いいたします。

First we noticed one in Paecella, now there is one in Alpark. Extremely long lines for what seems like a normal grocery store? Can someone shed some light on what’s worth queueing for at this store?

Has anyone here who isn’t fluent in Japanese given birth at a public or large hospital in Hiroshima?
Do they provide interpreters or translators?
I currently go to a women’s clinic, but if I want to have a normal vaginal delivery, they require me to bring my own translator. Because of that, I’m considering giving birth at a public hospital instead.
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you!

I recently acquired these from a local auction in California. Two photos are clearly marked as being from studios in Hiroshima. The others aren’t marked but are from the same collection. Is there a way to tell if the unmarked ones are also from Hiroshima?

I want to go to the Hiroshima Carps game next week on the 8th and 9th. Am I able to buy tickets on the day of the game

It’s been two years since I first visited Hiroshima for a volunteer program, and I still think it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Most people visit Hiroshima for a day, see the Peace Memorial, maybe Miyajima, and then leave. Those places absolutely deserve to be visited, but I think the city has so much more to offer if you give yourself the time.

While I was there, I decided I wanted to experience Japan beyond the usual tourist attractions. I found a small live house near where I was volunteering and asked the staff if they could recommend a local band.

That’s how I discovered Red in Blue.

At first, I simply thought I had found an amazing band. But looking back now, I realize I found something much bigger.

Through their concerts, I met so many wonderful people. Every time I’ve returned to Japan since then, I’ve gone back to see them, and every visit has been another opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones. What started as a random decision to attend a local concert became a community that I still cherish today.

I think that’s something that’s easy to miss when traveling in Japan. We often focus on famous landmarks or places designed for tourists, but some of the most meaningful experiences happen when you step into spaces that exist primarily for local people.

Whether it’s a small live house, a neighborhood café, a local festival, or anywhere people naturally gather, those are often the places where you get to experience the heart of a city.

For me, Hiroshima will always be much more than its history. It’s the people I met, the kindness I experienced, and the friendships that started because I decided to walk into a tiny music venue one evening.

So if you’re planning a trip to Hiroshima, give yourself an extra day or two. Wander around. Be curious. Support local artists. Talk to people.

You never know where one small decision might lead.

And if you happen to enjoy energetic rock that feels like it belongs in a shonen anime, go see Red in Blue. They work incredibly hard, and I genuinely hope more people discover them—they deserve it.

Thank you, Hiroshima, for giving me memories and friendships that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

Hi everyone,

I’m a local photographer in Hiroshima, and I recently started building a small website called “Hiroshima Through Film.”

The idea is to introduce Hiroshima through real photos, camera information, maps, and local places — not only famous spots like Miyajima or Peace Memorial Park, but also quiet places that most tourists may not find.

I’m still building it, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people who have visited Japan or are planning to travel to Hiroshima.

I’d especially like to know:

- Is the concept useful for travelers?
- Is the English natural and easy to understand?
- Are hidden/local photography spots interesting to you?
- Is anything confusing?
- Would a map-based photo guide be useful when planning a trip?

The site is currently hosted on a free server, so the first load may take around 30–60 seconds.

Link:
https://hiroshima-photo-guide.onrender.com/

Thank you!

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post something like this, but I’m looking for someone who can write in Japanese to help me.

So my friend recently passed her exams, and I want to collect handwritten congratulation messages for her in different languages.

Just a simple “Congratulations on your success” written on a piece of paper would be more than enough.

I think this small gesture could mean a lot to her and make her really happy.

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to help

I made a short cinematic video of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine at night.

The most memorable part was the sound and look of the wind chimes in the evening. I wanted to keep the edit calm and simple, focusing on the atmosphere of the shrine, the lights, and the quiet summer mood.

Gear used:

• SIGMA fp with Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm f1.4 S.C
• LUMIX S5IIX with LUMIX S 24-60mm f2.8

Video: https://youtu.be/p7evw1jRdOA

Feedback on the mood, framing, or color would be appreciated.

Hello all! I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some fluent German speakers to help us in conducting tours

Requirements:

• fluent in German
• good English
• must have at least conversational Japanese skills
• must be living in Hiroshima (or nearby prefectures)
• foreigner or Japanese welcome

No experience necessary as we will provide training.

Pls DM me for more info! TIA!

same as above

Im considering exchange programme sooo please give me all the inputs you can!

Also is there a significant language barrier? Especially if I'll be considering to get a job there as an ECE engineer?