NOTIFICATION SQUAD: 2 videos in 1 weeks! What a madman. It's great to finally be back in Hiroshima for the first time in 6 years since the original chaotic Journey Across Japan. This time with an extra day to spare it was awesome to explore the castle, stay on Miyajima island and absolutely fail at cooking an Okonomiyaki pancake along the way. While the weather was certainly against us and I was disappointed at first, it ultimately ended up giving Miyajima a mysterious, ethereal misty mountain vibe that looked pretty cool. Hope to return again and explore more of Japan's inland sea later this year!
Chris, your storytelling, videography, narration, and topic choices keep (unbelievably) improving with each passing episode. As an ethnic Japanese person living in L.A. who isn't able to view these distant locales as much as he'd like, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me so many magnificent glimpses into my motherland through your eyes.
what a delightful mix of information, cinematic shots, food, banter and baths. This is why this channel is my favourite. This is why Chris and team needs to keep cooking
i went to hiroshima last year and also went to some surrounding cities (okayama, fukuyama and onomichi) and all of them feels way more relaxed and laid back than visiting tokyo or osaka, it feels like a perfect balance between countryside and big city
If you have the money and time. Please visit as well. Watching is great but being there is magical. Also. Please visit Hiroshima and the smaller cities nearby other than Tokyo and Osaka
Having lived in Hiroshima city for nearly a decade I would like to share a few things: 1) the city has been through a recent modernization of public spaces (parks, stadiums, train station) so please check out the newest parks and maybe pick up a snack to enjoy by one of the many the rivers. 2 )if given the chance go to Saijo outside of Hiroshima city make sure to explore all of the sake breweries in the town and taste some of the best sake in the country. 3) go to kinkoinari shrine Okumiya to get a good climb in and see the city from an amazing high point. Hiroshima is an amazing place, not because it has history or the latest attractions, but it’s a city that prides itself on being open and friendly. While also giving you the opportunity to never be too far from the stunning surrounding nature.
One of the best times I had was relaxing at the Peace Park and having a light breakfast and some overpriced orange juice before visiting the memorial museum
One of the friendliest cities I have visited! Spoke with a kind gentleman who approached me asking if I was from Canada (I AM!) I found out he visited my city in the 90s and was super excited that I was visiting his :) so many positive interactions with restaurant staff and shop staff as well. will return one day to try the sake breweries
There's an okonomiyaki mall in Hiroshima. It's multiple floors of just okonomiyaki vendors. Really cool spot! Easy to find on google maps. Just search okonomoyaki and it's the place with like 20 of them all jampacked in one spot.
Went to Japan last year, and Hiroshima and Miyajima was probably my most memorable visit. It's such a different vibe and I love it. Seeing this video makes me miss it soo much.
I'm sure this has been said a million times before, but I am always so impressed with Chris and his team's content. How lucky we are that this is available for free on the internet.
Hiroshima is truly so much more than just a city full of history. It's full of relaxed, friendly people, lots of greens, wide streets and good food. Thank you for showing the world a glimpse of the best things to do here.
Chris makes a lot of jokes, but I love the reverence and respects he has when speaking about the bombings, as well as when cooking with a skilled chef. Really enjoyed this vid!
I was fortunate enough to visit the Peace Memorial Park and I witnessed an elderly gentleman approaching to pay his respects and he started playing a musical instrument. I don't know the music, but it was such a heart wrenching tune. Though the moment was spoiled by 2 westerners skateboarding through the park, swiftly stopped by the wardens.
The slide in Orizuru Tower is such a great idea, a whimsical touch of levity in such a serious setting. A reminder that we must still live life in the present while acknowledging the horrors of the past.
Every time you cover Hiroshima I come away from the video more convinced that it's somewhere I have to see. It's such an incredible testament to the power of people to rebuild and start fresh after a terrible disaster. I'll definitely have to visit the memorial park when I eventually make my way over to Japan... along with every okanomiyaki shop I can find 😋
I visited Japan in 2019, and felt I couldn't travel there without visiting Hiroshima. Going primarily for the history, I was so pleasantly surprised by the food, the people, the nature and the positive vibe. Loved Miyajima and Hiroshima, some of my most special memories from my trip. Great vid
THANK YOU! I tell everyone whose thinking of going to Japan the A-bomb museum … as hard as it is… is a must see. I got there on my first trip back in 2014 (for my 50th bday). I was moved by the displays, and to this day it is still one of my most vivid memories. Next day was Miyajima island and it’s breathtaking beauty. It truly is the island if the gods.
I just did this last month! I really really recommend staying overnight on the island, its such a fun experience once all the tourists leave and the island is super quiet. The mornings are crazy beautiful too!
Hopefully this was a memorable experience for you at the very least 😎 Truth be told, Japan has many islands that are crazy beautiful in the morning, and many of them are not very crowded at all, even during peak visitor counts. They won't have the same stunning temples and shrines though, so you win some & loose some 😀
I'm in Hiroshima, RIGHT NOW!!! Sadly, I leave tomorrow morning and only was able to visit 原爆ドーム、広島平和記念資料館、and 嚴島神社。It truly is a wonderful and beautiful city with a story of tragedy, warning, and hope. It represents a lot and truly is a staple for coming to Japan.
I remember learning about Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes when I was in elementary school. It was when I learned to make one and one of the first things that triggered my life long love for Japan ❤🇯🇵
We went to Hiroshima last year. The Peace Park was incredibly impactful. The Children’s Memorial was especially sad. But we saw tens of thousands of paper cranes sent by school children all over the world. Each one was a prayer for peace. I was moved after seeing that.
Been to Japan three times, and on my last trip (Spring 2023) we spent a week in Hiroshima, staying in a place right next to the Peace Memorial Park. What a wonderful city.
Went there last year... a day trip from osaka. Spent almost 4 hrs inthe memorial park and the museum. I coudnt hold my tears 😢😢😢wanna go there again and spend a day in miyajima
To anyone going to Miyajima I 100% have to recommend going up Mount Misen, in my travels up and down the whole country it was a top view along with Mount Moiwa in Sapporo
Hiroshima was my last stop on a 10-day Japan trip right as the pandemic started. After having such a great time there, walking through the memorial and sitting beside the dome just left me in a profound state of sadness. The idea that something could wipe out such a wonderful thing so quickly. I felt such a deep appreciation for everything I had seen along the way as I realized how fragile it all really is. The entire 36 hours I spent there were memorable down to the minute.
I visited Hiroshima 10 years ago and it was a fantastic time. I still get choked up from the memories of the museum/memorial. The eel and sightseeing were second to none
I love Hiroshima! Last time I went we stayed for 3 days and it wasn’t enough. We saw a Hiroshima Carps baseball game and it was so fun! The whole vibe of the city is so nice.
Fyi the Carp was founded as a spiritual rally point for the recovering city, making it the only truly local team in Asian pro baseball (the rest are more subject to the whims of owning conglomerates than the cities they're in)
I’m happy to see these views again. I visited Hiroshima and Miyajima last September 2023. It had been my childhood dream to see where the atomic bomb landed, and I shed tears at the Peace Park. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to check the view deck because I was heading to Miyajima. When I arrived there at sundown, it was almost dark, but I managed to take good photos and videos since most of the tourists had already left. I also visited Nagasaki and Fukuoka. I love Japan, and this was my third visit. Thanks for featuring it.
Chris you absolutely shine best when you're doing these documentary-style location spotlight videos. You've really inspired me to visit all kinds of areas of Japan you don't normally hear about. Much appreciated!
I found the Peace Park museum one of if not the most confronting place I have ever visited. But the people of Hiroshima are some of the friendliest nicest people in Japan, and like you I adore Hiroshima okonomiyaki.
It has also been 5 years since I last visited Hiroshima and the city left me with a lot of fond memories. Whether you are fond of history, culture, nature, or food, Hiroshima has experiences for every kind of traveler. As mentioned in the comments, even the surrounding cities are worth checking out. Onomichi is one of my favorite little port towns and one of the entry points for the Shimanami Kaido, easily my most favorite experience out of many trips to Japan.
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is the best food in the entire world - sorry Grandma, but that's a fact! Still love your dishes and hope I'll ever get one again after this comment...
Been to Japan a few times and I can safely say I absolutely love Hiroshima, beautiful city, good vibes, great food and surrounded by stunningly beautiful nature. The bus ride from the airport towards the city in fall/winter is amazing, the endless views of forests in autumn colours actually made me feel like I was in some kind of fairy tale landscape.
Chris, I can not express with words how much I apprichiate the videos you make, especially ones like this, that are on documentary level. They keep me motivated to reach my goal of eventually visit Japan, while also keep me motivated in learning the language.
Had the pleasure of visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima in November. The view from the top of the summit ( you can get there using the lift) is one of if not the most beautiful sceneries I've ever seen.
Videos like these make me fall in love with your work. While I love your funny goofy videos, but sometimes videos like these that showcase a city like you did for Hiroshima and Hokkaido/Sapporo you did earlier are absolutely beautiful. I always come back to watch these. Your filming and narration is perfect. I sometimes feel bad that my mum doesn't speak English and I cannot share your videos with her.
Miyajima is my favorite spot. I visited 4 times in the span of 6 years. Don't forget to visit all the temples inside of the town, many people don't know about it. It's so relaxing.
Visited Japan for the very first time in October 2023, and while I only spent 1 whole day in Hiroshima, it left a huge impression on me. While visiting the Peace Memorial Park I witnessed several groups of school children being told the story of Sadako Sasaki, and leaving several origami figures in the memorial (I also got an origami crane as a gift from some of the children!). It was sad and beautiful at the same time. The museum was brutal, and I will never forget it for as long as I live. Just a gigantic message on what humanity at it's worst can achieve. Also visited Miyajima Island and had the chance to eat some delicious Okonomiyaki! Hopefully I can explore more of the city in a future trip. Thanks for this amazing video!
I think these kinds of videos are my favorite ones you make. They have such care and effort put into them, and they show a beautiful side of the country that is often glossed over in other videos that try to show too many 'exciting' and 'glamorous' things. Thank you, Chris!
Absolutely love these longer format travelogue-style videos. Very professionally and tastefully done and in a world full of clickbait-y “influencers”, it’s nice to see someone more grounded and putting out this level of quality. No idea if I’m in your target demographic or not, but you are appreciated, Chris!
I visited Hiroshima and Miyajima last year after cycling the Shimanami Kaido. Lkek you said, the whole feel of the city is somewhat unique as everything feels modern in terms of the layout and infrastructure. I really enjoyed the city a lot and would consider moving there someday. The Peace Memorial Musuem is harrowing but essential. Nearly shed a tear reading some of the stories.and finally, Miyajima is great fun and I highly recommend staying a night, as to avoid the busy crowds during the day. Great video once again!
I studied in Hiroshima for a semester abroad, still my favorite city in all of japan. :) thank you for the video, it makes me really happy seeing it promoted by you.
That's exactly what we did. My wife was sick, it was raining, and we had to rush to the Shinkansen to meet with friends. We saw the Dome memorial which was so humbling, and itsukushima shrine. Didn't have time to do anything else :/ Good excuse to go back!
Hiroshima was my favorite place in Japan so far. The people were much more open and random people kept talking to me. I had so much fun there! Also the Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is great and the oysters really ARE the best!
Something is evolving in your work that is just amazing. Bravo! We can’t get enough of your perspective on Japan, but your manner and production quality is soaring as it evolves. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow - when I went to Japan for the first time this summer and my girlfriend mentioned Hiroshima, I wasn't sure I was ready for it. But now I absolutely plan to make it part of my next visit. Your tours are so inspiring, thank you.
Haven’t read a book for over 15 years. Waterstones recommended abroad in Japan and wow it’s so fascinating and beautifully written. Once I have read the book, I look forward to watching the videos Thank you Chris
Hiroshima was my favorite city when I visited it! The people were very friendly. The okonomiyaki was 11/10. Plus Miyajima is the most scenic place I’ve ever visited so far in my life!
I always say Hiroshima is my favourite city I’ve been to in Japan. I’ve been to Japan three times and out of everywhere there is something poignant and special about Hiroshima and Miyajima
Love seeing this. I've had the privilege of visiting Japan back in the summer of 08. We were mostly in other parts of the country, but we did spend two days in Hiroshima and it was close to being the main highlight for me. One part of that was just being a bit stunned at the city itself. The whole place was practically leveled with the ground, but outside of a few remains, you would have had no idea (if you were ignorant about the history). It just blew my mind how in like 70 or so years you could build up a city of over a million people (and not counting anomalies such as Dubai and whatnot that feel more like cheat codes). Definitely a city I hope visit at some point again at least once more in my life.
Orizuru Tower is a must see. The views from up there was so beautiful. We stayed at the Iroha hotel on Miyajima. It was the most spectacular hotel we've ever stayed at. I love Hiroshima so much. It's probably my favorite city in Japan!
Minus the typhoon warning during my last trip to Miyajima island, it truly is one of my favourite places to see. The city of Hiroshima is also incredible. Kind people, a beautiful and clean city and of course great food!
Mate this stuff is next level. You've come so far but still retained your Chrisness. Glad you went back here, I've always loved Hiroshima, and been a few times but always run out of time when im there, either rain, snow or heat hahaha. I never knew that lookout was there though, i took my wife there in January this year and i wasnt certain how she would go as she didn't have much of a history background. Ive gotta say it was such a special moment when we both went home that evening and without words she understood why hiroshima and japan is such a special place. Thanks again for such wonderful content!
I had the chance to visit Hiroshima last year and combine it with several surrounding areas such as Onomichi, the Seto Inland Sea and doing the Shimanami Kaido. I liked it so much that I returned this year and visited it again for a few days during my second Japan trip in May. There's something about this area, not only Hiroshima, that is special and unique. Beside the beautiful landscape it has a special charme, the people seem to be more relaxed while in my experience also speaking english better than the rest of the country. It was and is my favourite spot in Japan and, maybe with the exception of the outskirts /suburbs of Kyoto, came closest to the "magical" picture I had in my head of this country before coming to Japan for the first time. I highly recommend to visit it.
Hiroshima was my favourite city for chill mode living. Nice people that remind me more of the country side types instead of the robots in Tokyo. Little to no tourists. No crowds anywhere. Super clean. Plus you have the islands.
Ah man this has me feeling so nostalgic. I visited Hiroshima back in 2019. I was genuinely surprised how pleasant and scenic the city was. Also got the best Okonomiyaki I've ever had.
Absolutely love Hiroshima - this was a fantastic video. Wish I had this last month when I was out there! If you have the chance check out Fukuyama, a city in the prefecture of Hiroshima. Really nice there and there's a local karaoke bar (ニュージルバ) that I can 1000% recommend. Hiroshima ken might be one of my favourite places in Japan. Great choices Chris as always!
I remember when I finally visited Hiroshima in spring of 2019, my breath was completely taken away by how lush and green the city was. I put the bomb dome in Google Maps, ready to make a beeline to all of the memorials that I didn't begin to imagine how the city's landscaping would look like. Hiroshima is a testament to how life can recover in a land so heavily traumatized by war--- honestly other cities in Japan don't compare, it is truly a gem. I hope to return one day to explore more of it.
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Hiroshima, Miyajima and did the Shimanami Kaido(inspired quite a bit by the original journey across Japan). Sharing the sentiments of many who have been impressed by the city, this video really brought me back and miss the city, food and its people! The only experience on top of what has been shared in this video and the previous ones would be to go for a Hiroshima Carp baseball game at the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium. Aside from being owned by the Matsuda family, the sheer passion of the people of Hiroshima for their team, which paralleled their own climb post world war 2, was nothing short of amazing!
A very important place to remind us all of 3 things. 1 to never allow ego/power to corrupt those we trust to lead us. 2 to never use atomic weapons ever again. 3 humanities endurance to rebuild beauty from the ashes of tragedy. Hiroshima/Nagasaki are scars on American history that are important to remember, and never repeat.
Hey Chris. I've been watching your videos for years now. I just got back from a 2-week vacation in Japan. Got to see Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara, Yokohama, and Kamakura. It was really cool to see all the places in your videos for my self. I gotta say, I would've been very lost on my journey without your videos. So yeah, thank you for doing what you do. Hope you continue to do so for as long as you can!
i visited hiroshima last week and sitting in orizuru tower overlooking the peace memorial park with the beautiful music they have playing was the most moving part of my entire trip to japan
I watched your original Hiroshima video 4 years ago, when traveling to Japan felt unthinkable not just because it was unaffordable but because the pandemic made even leaving my house feel unthinkable. It was a dark time for me like it was for everyone and your videos helped me get through it. This January, I visited Japan for the first time and before I spent a couple days in Hiroshima I made sure to watch that original video again. Your videos have brought and continue to bring a lot of joy to a lot of people Chris, thank you
For me, the main highlight in the Hiroshima area (besides seeing the horrors of the atomic bomb, and hoping that it will never happen again), is staying on Miyajima Island. Before the day visitors arrives, and after they leave, the island is so peaceful and beautiful. I suggest that you stay there for 2 nights, to fully enjoy it. Choose a place with an onsen, and with halfboard (unless you dont like oysters, seafood and fish) and japanese rooms with tatami mats and futon. Myself, I am a big fan of Kokuminshukusha Miyajima Morinoyado which is right next to the aquarium and offers really amazing food (from the sea) and great value for money.
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: 2 videos in 1 weeks! What a madman.
It's great to finally be back in Hiroshima for the first time in 6 years since the original chaotic Journey Across Japan. This time with an extra day to spare it was awesome to explore the castle, stay on Miyajima island and absolutely fail at cooking an Okonomiyaki pancake along the way. While the weather was certainly against us and I was disappointed at first, it ultimately ended up giving Miyajima a mysterious, ethereal misty mountain vibe that looked pretty cool. Hope to return again and explore more of Japan's inland sea later this year!
Amazing.
Chris trying to be hip saying notification squad
How do you post the comment before the video is released?
Thank you for your work!
Congratulations on 3M subscribers! Truly the most affable lad around.
2 bath shots in 1 video? My my, you're spoiling us, Chris
Lol
Just missing a welsh man really then we have perfection
most relatable comment
A bath in Japan
teaser for tubathon
Chris, your storytelling, videography, narration, and topic choices keep (unbelievably) improving with each passing episode. As an ethnic Japanese person living in L.A. who isn't able to view these distant locales as much as he'd like, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me so many magnificent glimpses into my motherland through your eyes.
Couldn't say it better :)
Would say this one was flawless, it looked better for sure.
That's what cameramen, editor and producer are for
I found it resulted in a pack luster video though :/ I'm feeling a bit bored I miss his older content
Aww wow!! I'm glad he can do that for you!
what a delightful mix of information, cinematic shots, food, banter and baths. This is why this channel is my favourite. This is why Chris and team needs to keep cooking
I’ll cook Okonomiyaki for all!
@@AbroadinJapan Thanks Chris! I'll have two! 😅
@@AbroadinJapanSo I’m hearing dinner at Chris’ place….
i went to hiroshima last year and also went to some surrounding cities (okayama, fukuyama and onomichi) and all of them feels way more relaxed and laid back than visiting tokyo or osaka, it feels like a perfect balance between countryside and big city
Onomichi is such a cool town - and the starting point of the epic Shimanami Kaido cycle. Highly recommend it!
ONO!
Thanks for inspiration 👍
I can also very much recommend Kurashiki, the "Venice of Japan". Its not so touristy (at least with western visitors) and really beautiful.
Okayama was a sleeper hit for me too. They have a lot of cool ceramics and excellent sake.
The fact that we get free Japan videos on TH-cam by Abroad in Japan is truly a gift; keeping the education and knowledge alive. 👏👏👏
I agree with you dear.
If you have the money and time. Please visit as well.
Watching is great but being there is magical.
Also. Please visit Hiroshima and the smaller cities nearby other than Tokyo and Osaka
@@tontj*time and money
Oh yes, the main two ingredients of happiness of life.
@@ParthaYT096 Happiness wouldn't be complete without health
Having lived in Hiroshima city for nearly a decade I would like to share a few things: 1) the city has been through a recent modernization of public spaces (parks, stadiums, train station) so please check out the newest parks and maybe pick up a snack to enjoy by one of the many the rivers. 2 )if given the chance go to Saijo outside of Hiroshima city make sure to explore all of the sake breweries in the town and taste some of the best sake in the country. 3) go to kinkoinari shrine Okumiya to get a good climb in and see the city from an amazing high point.
Hiroshima is an amazing place, not because it has history or the latest attractions, but it’s a city that prides itself on being open and friendly. While also giving you the opportunity to never be too far from the stunning surrounding nature.
Can i ask what you do in hiroshima? I would love to live there
One of the best times I had was relaxing at the Peace Park and having a light breakfast and some overpriced orange juice before visiting the memorial museum
@@brendanhunter389 if you have uni degree you can teach english here
One of the friendliest cities I have visited! Spoke with a kind gentleman who approached me asking if I was from Canada (I AM!) I found out he visited my city in the 90s and was super excited that I was visiting his :) so many positive interactions with restaurant staff and shop staff as well. will return one day to try the sake breweries
Heyoo Andrew! fancy seeing another Hiroshima friend on this video
The amount of time Chris take a shower in this channel is amazingly high, he must be the cleanest youtuber there is
Just the cleanest british ever. Lol
@@themoralisticwolfMust be one of the cleanest brit
gaijin eating battered things in all the prefectures is my favourite travel show
Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki is one of the best things I ate on my entire Japan trip. Truly amazing flavors.
Same.
There's an okonomiyaki mall in Hiroshima. It's multiple floors of just okonomiyaki vendors. Really cool spot! Easy to find on google maps. Just search okonomoyaki and it's the place with like 20 of them all jampacked in one spot.
Went to Japan last year, and Hiroshima and Miyajima was probably my most memorable visit. It's such a different vibe and I love it. Seeing this video makes me miss it soo much.
I’ve been lucky to visit 3-4 times and the island never gets old. Would love to camp on it again someday
@@AbroadinJapan Without the wildlife munching on your undercrackers I'm sure!
@@AbroadinJapanhopefully a tad more prepared then that time with Connor and Natstuki 😂😂😂
@@AbroadinJapan ..hmm, bring better sleeping bags!!
I'm sure this has been said a million times before, but I am always so impressed with Chris and his team's content. How lucky we are that this is available for free on the internet.
Definitely!!!!🎉
Hiroshima is truly so much more than just a city full of history. It's full of relaxed, friendly people, lots of greens, wide streets and good food. Thank you for showing the world a glimpse of the best things to do here.
Peace Memorial is the only museum I have been in that made me cry like a baby. Holy blls man, that museum is powerful.
Me too!
A legendary city for a legendary man
Chris makes a lot of jokes, but I love the reverence and respects he has when speaking about the bombings, as well as when cooking with a skilled chef. Really enjoyed this vid!
The people who come from all the countries Japan occupied during the war also have _reverence_ towards the bombings, if you catch my drift
@@kagakai7729 i mean.... sure man. i don't think anyone is discounting that.
@@kagakai7729 Nah nobody would have _reverence_ towards bombing except mad men.
Visiting Hiroshima is a life changing experience for many people. So full of hope for the future despite its recent history
I visited in Feburary, god damn I miss Japan already
will continue living through you Chris until I can return
What a beautiful place, hopefully it doesn't get ruined by tourists so we can all enjoy one day
They were able to withstand a nuclear blast, I think they can handle some tourists.
@@noneofyourbusiness4616
Judging by recent events, I’m afraid that certain types of tourists are more destructive than the atomic bomb 😢
@@marciashiraishi5891 Insensitive comment.
I was fortunate enough to visit the Peace Memorial Park and I witnessed an elderly gentleman approaching to pay his respects and he started playing a musical instrument. I don't know the music, but it was such a heart wrenching tune.
Though the moment was spoiled by 2 westerners skateboarding through the park, swiftly stopped by the wardens.
Wishing all the homies will go and visit japan soon
The slide in Orizuru Tower is such a great idea, a whimsical touch of levity in such a serious setting. A reminder that we must still live life in the present while acknowledging the horrors of the past.
Every time you cover Hiroshima I come away from the video more convinced that it's somewhere I have to see. It's such an incredible testament to the power of people to rebuild and start fresh after a terrible disaster. I'll definitely have to visit the memorial park when I eventually make my way over to Japan... along with every okanomiyaki shop I can find 😋
I visited Japan in 2019, and felt I couldn't travel there without visiting Hiroshima. Going primarily for the history, I was so pleasantly surprised by the food, the people, the nature and the positive vibe. Loved Miyajima and Hiroshima, some of my most special memories from my trip. Great vid
THANK YOU! I tell everyone whose thinking of going to Japan the A-bomb museum … as hard as it is… is a must see. I got there on my first trip back in 2014 (for my 50th bday). I was moved by the displays, and to this day it is still one of my most vivid memories. Next day was Miyajima island and it’s breathtaking beauty. It truly is the island if the gods.
This video felt surreal. Exactly the kind of content which made me love this channel in the first place.
I just did this last month! I really really recommend staying overnight on the island, its such a fun experience once all the tourists leave and the island is super quiet. The mornings are crazy beautiful too!
Hopefully this was a memorable experience for you at the very least 😎
Truth be told, Japan has many islands that are crazy beautiful in the morning, and many of them are not very crowded at all, even during peak visitor counts. They won't have the same stunning temples and shrines though, so you win some & loose some 😀
I'm in Hiroshima, RIGHT NOW!!! Sadly, I leave tomorrow morning and only was able to visit 原爆ドーム、広島平和記念資料館、and 嚴島神社。It truly is a wonderful and beautiful city with a story of tragedy, warning, and hope. It represents a lot and truly is a staple for coming to Japan.
The Hiroshima museum was haunting and beautiful all at once.
Man I really appreciate these kinds of "portrait" videos, whether they are of people or places. Absolutely incredible production value!
4:56 that slide looks fun
I remember learning about Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes when I was in elementary school. It was when I learned to make one and one of the first things that triggered my life long love for Japan ❤🇯🇵
This is the kind of content that makes this man so beloved in Japan.
We went to Hiroshima last year. The Peace Park was incredibly impactful. The Children’s Memorial was especially sad. But we saw tens of thousands of paper cranes sent by school children all over the world. Each one was a prayer for peace. I was moved after seeing that.
Been to Japan three times, and on my last trip (Spring 2023) we spent a week in Hiroshima, staying in a place right next to the Peace Memorial Park. What a wonderful city.
Went there last year... a day trip from osaka. Spent almost 4 hrs inthe memorial park and the museum. I coudnt hold my tears 😢😢😢wanna go there again and spend a day in miyajima
Miyajima Island truly feels like being in some sort of movie set.
Itsukushima Iroha is incredible isn't it!? What a beautiful place. What a beautiful part of Japan.
To anyone going to Miyajima I 100% have to recommend going up Mount Misen, in my travels up and down the whole country it was a top view along with Mount Moiwa in Sapporo
Hiroshima was my last stop on a 10-day Japan trip right as the pandemic started. After having such a great time there, walking through the memorial and sitting beside the dome just left me in a profound state of sadness. The idea that something could wipe out such a wonderful thing so quickly. I felt such a deep appreciation for everything I had seen along the way as I realized how fragile it all really is.
The entire 36 hours I spent there were memorable down to the minute.
I visited Hiroshima 10 years ago and it was a fantastic time. I still get choked up from the memories of the museum/memorial. The eel and sightseeing were second to none
The last time I visited Japan, almost 3 years ago, I had this calm, centered type of feeling for months after returning home. What a magical place.
I love Hiroshima! Last time I went we stayed for 3 days and it wasn’t enough. We saw a Hiroshima Carps baseball game and it was so fun! The whole vibe of the city is so nice.
Fyi the Carp was founded as a spiritual rally point for the recovering city, making it the only truly local team in Asian pro baseball (the rest are more subject to the whims of owning conglomerates than the cities they're in)
I’m happy to see these views again. I visited Hiroshima and Miyajima last September 2023. It had been my childhood dream to see where the atomic bomb landed, and I shed tears at the Peace Park. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to check the view deck because I was heading to Miyajima. When I arrived there at sundown, it was almost dark, but I managed to take good photos and videos since most of the tourists had already left. I also visited Nagasaki and Fukuoka. I love Japan, and this was my third visit. Thanks for featuring it.
Chris you absolutely shine best when you're doing these documentary-style location spotlight videos. You've really inspired me to visit all kinds of areas of Japan you don't normally hear about. Much appreciated!
I absolutely regret not spending more time in Miyajima during my 2019 trip to Hiroshima. Fantastic video as always, Chris!
I found the Peace Park museum one of if not the most confronting place I have ever visited. But the people of Hiroshima are some of the friendliest nicest people in Japan, and like you I adore Hiroshima okonomiyaki.
It has also been 5 years since I last visited Hiroshima and the city left me with a lot of fond memories. Whether you are fond of history, culture, nature, or food, Hiroshima has experiences for every kind of traveler. As mentioned in the comments, even the surrounding cities are worth checking out. Onomichi is one of my favorite little port towns and one of the entry points for the Shimanami Kaido, easily my most favorite experience out of many trips to Japan.
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is the best food in the entire world - sorry Grandma, but that's a fact! Still love your dishes and hope I'll ever get one again after this comment...
Been to Japan a few times and I can safely say I absolutely love Hiroshima, beautiful city, good vibes, great food and surrounded by stunningly beautiful nature.
The bus ride from the airport towards the city in fall/winter is amazing, the endless views of forests in autumn colours actually made me feel like I was in some kind of fairy tale landscape.
Chris, I can not express with words how much I apprichiate the videos you make, especially ones like this, that are on documentary level. They keep me motivated to reach my goal of eventually visit Japan, while also keep me motivated in learning the language.
Had the pleasure of visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima in November. The view from the top of the summit ( you can get there using the lift) is one of if not the most beautiful sceneries I've ever seen.
Videos like these make me fall in love with your work. While I love your funny goofy videos, but sometimes videos like these that showcase a city like you did for Hiroshima and Hokkaido/Sapporo you did earlier are absolutely beautiful. I always come back to watch these. Your filming and narration is perfect. I sometimes feel bad that my mum doesn't speak English and I cannot share your videos with her.
Are there captions in the language your Mum speaks?
@@raeperonneau4941 sadly no
Miyajima is my favorite spot. I visited 4 times in the span of 6 years. Don't forget to visit all the temples inside of the town, many people don't know about it. It's so relaxing.
This brings back so many memories of our honeymoon trip. Lovely.
Visited Japan for the very first time in October 2023, and while I only spent 1 whole day in Hiroshima, it left a huge impression on me. While visiting the Peace Memorial Park I witnessed several groups of school children being told the story of Sadako Sasaki, and leaving several origami figures in the memorial (I also got an origami crane as a gift from some of the children!). It was sad and beautiful at the same time.
The museum was brutal, and I will never forget it for as long as I live. Just a gigantic message on what humanity at it's worst can achieve.
Also visited Miyajima Island and had the chance to eat some delicious Okonomiyaki! Hopefully I can explore more of the city in a future trip. Thanks for this amazing video!
I think these kinds of videos are my favorite ones you make. They have such care and effort put into them, and they show a beautiful side of the country that is often glossed over in other videos that try to show too many 'exciting' and 'glamorous' things. Thank you, Chris!
Absolutely love these longer format travelogue-style videos. Very professionally and tastefully done and in a world full of clickbait-y “influencers”, it’s nice to see someone more grounded and putting out this level of quality. No idea if I’m in your target demographic or not, but you are appreciated, Chris!
I visited Hiroshima and Miyajima last year after cycling the Shimanami Kaido.
Lkek you said, the whole feel of the city is somewhat unique as everything feels modern in terms of the layout and infrastructure. I really enjoyed the city a lot and would consider moving there someday.
The Peace Memorial Musuem is harrowing but essential. Nearly shed a tear reading some of the stories.and finally, Miyajima is great fun and I highly recommend staying a night, as to avoid the busy crowds during the day.
Great video once again!
I studied in Hiroshima for a semester abroad, still my favorite city in all of japan. :) thank you for the video, it makes me really happy seeing it promoted by you.
That's exactly what we did. My wife was sick, it was raining, and we had to rush to the Shinkansen to meet with friends. We saw the Dome memorial which was so humbling, and itsukushima shrine. Didn't have time to do anything else :/
Good excuse to go back!
Still blown away by the videography, especially the color grading, which really makes you feel the atmosphere of the shot through your monitor screen.
Insane production quality. Better than any travel channel stuff. Great video - thank you!
Hiroshima was my favorite place in Japan so far. The people were much more open and random people kept talking to me. I had so much fun there! Also the Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is great and the oysters really ARE the best!
Something is evolving in your work that is just amazing. Bravo! We can’t get enough of your perspective on Japan, but your manner and production quality is soaring as it evolves. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow - when I went to Japan for the first time this summer and my girlfriend mentioned Hiroshima, I wasn't sure I was ready for it. But now I absolutely plan to make it part of my next visit. Your tours are so inspiring, thank you.
Haven’t read a book for over 15 years. Waterstones recommended abroad in Japan and wow it’s so fascinating and beautifully written.
Once I have read the book, I look forward to watching the videos
Thank you Chris
Fantastic to hear! Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the videos 🙏
Hiroshima was my favorite city when I visited it! The people were very friendly. The okonomiyaki was 11/10. Plus Miyajima is the most scenic place I’ve ever visited so far in my life!
This is just a beautiful tour of a beautiful region of Japan!
I always say Hiroshima is my favourite city I’ve been to in Japan. I’ve been to Japan three times and out of everywhere there is something poignant and special about Hiroshima and Miyajima
I went to Itsukushima when I was over there and it was an awesome experience! It's worth going to if you have a few days in Hiroshima.
Love seeing this. I've had the privilege of visiting Japan back in the summer of 08. We were mostly in other parts of the country, but we did spend two days in Hiroshima and it was close to being the main highlight for me. One part of that was just being a bit stunned at the city itself. The whole place was practically leveled with the ground, but outside of a few remains, you would have had no idea (if you were ignorant about the history). It just blew my mind how in like 70 or so years you could build up a city of over a million people (and not counting anomalies such as Dubai and whatnot that feel more like cheat codes). Definitely a city I hope visit at some point again at least once more in my life.
So happy to see regular posting! was feeling practically content deprived of our most affable TH-camr
Orizuru Tower is a must see. The views from up there was so beautiful. We stayed at the Iroha hotel on Miyajima. It was the most spectacular hotel we've ever stayed at. I love Hiroshima so much. It's probably my favorite city in Japan!
Dude, your videos are awesome, keep it real
Minus the typhoon warning during my last trip to Miyajima island, it truly is one of my favourite places to see.
The city of Hiroshima is also incredible. Kind people, a beautiful and clean city and of course great food!
Mate this stuff is next level. You've come so far but still retained your Chrisness. Glad you went back here, I've always loved Hiroshima, and been a few times but always run out of time when im there, either rain, snow or heat hahaha. I never knew that lookout was there though, i took my wife there in January this year and i wasnt certain how she would go as she didn't have much of a history background. Ive gotta say it was such a special moment when we both went home that evening and without words she understood why hiroshima and japan is such a special place. Thanks again for such wonderful content!
Great show thanks
I had the chance to visit Hiroshima last year and combine it with several surrounding areas such as Onomichi, the Seto Inland Sea and doing the Shimanami Kaido. I liked it so much that I returned this year and visited it again for a few days during my second Japan trip in May. There's something about this area, not only Hiroshima, that is special and unique. Beside the beautiful landscape it has a special charme, the people seem to be more relaxed while in my experience also speaking english better than the rest of the country. It was and is my favourite spot in Japan and, maybe with the exception of the outskirts /suburbs of Kyoto, came closest to the "magical" picture I had in my head of this country before coming to Japan for the first time. I highly recommend to visit it.
Your videos makes me love Japan! Thank you!
Hiroshima was my favourite city for chill mode living. Nice people that remind me more of the country side types instead of the robots in Tokyo. Little to no tourists. No crowds anywhere. Super clean. Plus you have the islands.
True British workmanship and grit
And affability
Ah man this has me feeling so nostalgic. I visited Hiroshima back in 2019.
I was genuinely surprised how pleasant and scenic the city was.
Also got the best Okonomiyaki I've ever had.
Absolutely love Hiroshima - this was a fantastic video. Wish I had this last month when I was out there! If you have the chance check out Fukuyama, a city in the prefecture of Hiroshima. Really nice there and there's a local karaoke bar (ニュージルバ) that I can 1000% recommend. Hiroshima ken might be one of my favourite places in Japan. Great choices Chris as always!
I remember when I finally visited Hiroshima in spring of 2019, my breath was completely taken away by how lush and green the city was. I put the bomb dome in Google Maps, ready to make a beeline to all of the memorials that I didn't begin to imagine how the city's landscaping would look like. Hiroshima is a testament to how life can recover in a land so heavily traumatized by war--- honestly other cities in Japan don't compare, it is truly a gem. I hope to return one day to explore more of it.
The part of the temple that Chris has avoided all of this time is up the giant staircase. I can’t imagine why
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Hiroshima, Miyajima and did the Shimanami Kaido(inspired quite a bit by the original journey across Japan). Sharing the sentiments of many who have been impressed by the city, this video really brought me back and miss the city, food and its people!
The only experience on top of what has been shared in this video and the previous ones would be to go for a Hiroshima Carp baseball game at the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium. Aside from being owned by the Matsuda family, the sheer passion of the people of Hiroshima for their team, which paralleled their own climb post world war 2, was nothing short of amazing!
A very important place to remind us all of 3 things. 1 to never allow ego/power to corrupt those we trust to lead us. 2 to never use atomic weapons ever again. 3 humanities endurance to rebuild beauty from the ashes of tragedy. Hiroshima/Nagasaki are scars on American history that are important to remember, and never repeat.
Hey Chris. I've been watching your videos for years now. I just got back from a 2-week vacation in Japan. Got to see Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara, Yokohama, and Kamakura. It was really cool to see all the places in your videos for my self. I gotta say, I would've been very lost on my journey without your videos. So yeah, thank you for doing what you do. Hope you continue to do so for as long as you can!
Hiroshima is one of my favourite cities in Japan. The people are so beautiful, no hate, and only advocate for a nuclear and war-free world. Amazing 🥰
i visited hiroshima last week and sitting in orizuru tower overlooking the peace memorial park with the beautiful music they have playing was the most moving part of my entire trip to japan
Great stuff as usual 🎉
I watched your original Hiroshima video 4 years ago, when traveling to Japan felt unthinkable not just because it was unaffordable but because the pandemic made even leaving my house feel unthinkable. It was a dark time for me like it was for everyone and your videos helped me get through it. This January, I visited Japan for the first time and before I spent a couple days in Hiroshima I made sure to watch that original video again. Your videos have brought and continue to bring a lot of joy to a lot of people Chris, thank you
I love your videos, cheers 🥂
Easily my favourite place in the world. The people are the best
not gonna lie, If I was a billionaire, I would EXCLUSIVELY exit every situation via slide.
I think thats how batman pulls off the instant disappearing thing😂
Absolutely tremendous tour and entertaining video
The only channel, where I have activated the bell.
What an incredible video. You did it all! Thanks for the tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Chris. Love it all.
For me, the main highlight in the Hiroshima area (besides seeing the horrors of the atomic bomb, and hoping that it will never happen again), is staying on Miyajima Island. Before the day visitors arrives, and after they leave, the island is so peaceful and beautiful. I suggest that you stay there for 2 nights, to fully enjoy it. Choose a place with an onsen, and with halfboard (unless you dont like oysters, seafood and fish) and japanese rooms with tatami mats and futon. Myself, I am a big fan of Kokuminshukusha Miyajima Morinoyado which is right next to the aquarium and offers really amazing food (from the sea) and great value for money.