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118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of Japan. Nearby is the island of Miyajima (Itsukushima) which is famous for its “floating” torii gate. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the history of this area as well as the many things to see and do there!Topics Covered:HistoryMazda Zoom Zoom StadiumMazda MuseumShukkeien GardenHiroshima CastleHiroshima Museum of ArtAtomic Bomb DomePeace Memorial Park: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum — Children’s Peace Monument — Hiroshima National Peace Memorial HallOkonomimuraHiroshima MOCAMiyajima: Itsukushima Shrine — Toyokuni Shrine — Miyajima History and Folklore Museum — Daishoin — Mt. Misen — Shishiiwa Observatory — Momijidani ParkHow to get to/around HiroshimaJoin our Discord community!Become a member on Patreon!
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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