Monday, May 21, 2012

Japan Photo Diary: Hiroshima

Hiroshima
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Lady on the ferry
Eagle
Deers
Mystic
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Miyajima Tori Gate

(All images shot by me)

We only had one day of sunshine in Hiroshima, which sort of sucked. The days that followed saw us running around in the rain and trying to figure out what to do. But every traveller knows, rain will not stop your exploration. Our first stop was an Oyster Bar, the best way to start any trip. Next was the Hiroshima Atomic bomb memorial. It was such a heavy experience, I still can't believe that the town was levelled to the ground. Walking through modern day Hiroshima, it will never cross your mind that the atrocity of the atomic bomb effected the area. The resilience of the Japanese people is very admirable.

We visited the Mazda Museum, which was surprisingly interesting. What I loved was Mazda's vintage cars and watching the production line. It looked like a perfect scene for an action movie; robotic machinery + mechanics/ technicians and half made cars. We also watched a baseball game at the Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima Carps vs Hanshin Tigers. Tim and I bought the Carps blood red ponchos to shelter us from the rain. It was so much fun drinking beers, eating snacks, watching everyone get into it, as well as listening to each team's band chants.

We took a ferry to Miyajima Island to see the massive Tori Gate that eerily stands in the water. Unfortunately we came at low tide, but it enabled us to walk on the sea bed and stand directly under the enormous gate. Deers were abundant and watching them hassle people for food was hilarious. There was a lone eagle hovering around in circles which was a bit disconcerting as I thought it would pick me up and take me to it's lair.

I also probably had the best ramen in hiroshima at a local and very cheap restaurant in the downtown area. You would think I would be done eating at Yakitori Bars, clearly not. We stumbled across a random one that ended up being a Hiroshima Carps Baseball x Sportsbar. Decked out in Carp paraphernalia. Going to the bathroom and watching the team poster watch you go to the toilet was a bit weird. The food and atmosphere made up for it, as well as the big screen showing the live game.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the pics.

ps This is my 777 post! Yay for me. I like to think triple 7 is a lucky number.  Thanks to all my readers, whoever you may be, you guys are rad.

1 comment:

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