Hiroshima was founded in 1589, on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, and became a major urban center during the Meiji period. The city is located on the broad, flat delta of the Ota River, which has 7 channel outlets dividing the city into six islands which project into Hiroshima Bay. The city is almost entirely flat and only slightly above sea level.  (Wikipedia.com)

Visit our Daily Life pages to find out more about living in Hiroshima, including public transportation, culture and events, a guide produced by the City or Hiroshima, etc.

Visit our Tourism pages for interesting things to do if you have just a few days in the city. Or, for those of us living here, you'll find some ideas for your visitors!

Please also check out our Articles, some written by HIWC members. Although some of the articles are several years old, many of the questions and answers still apply today. There is an abundance of information in these articles, and in fact you'll find many of your own questions about Japanese culture and customs answered here. Please read on for your enjoyment and education!

Weather

For Japan weather:  Go to the Japan Meteorological Agency site in English - scroll down until you find the city you are looking for.

For Typhoon and tropical storm information:  Go to the Japan Meteorological Agency site in English and look under weather warnings and tropical storms.