HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima was one of the many places we have always wished to see in Japan. It was a fantastic place and lived up to all expectations. Even though we were exhausted from Fuji and with only 7 hours sleep in 3 days we traveled a predicted 2hr Shinkansen trip to Hiroshima. Of course we caught the wrong Shinkansen and 3hrs later we we in Hiroshima. We got our bearings and headed for the A-Dome site. It was Eire to see what was left of what once would of been a beautiful building. A few snap shots and a walk around we headed for the Children's peace memorial for Sadoku (the girl who tried to fold 1 thousand paper cranes) This was a sad p lace, knowing the story of how she died never making the 1000 and how people visit Hiroshima to this day, laying wreaths of cranes around the memorial.

Next the museum to have a look at some exhibits from the blast. It was sad to see what one bomb and act of war can do. I strongly suggest that everyone should visit Hiroshima and do the museum, memorial and A-Dome. It would make people realise the effects of war and help bring world peace. I feel like a bloody beauty queen (I wish for World Peace)

With the day running short and still know where to stay for the night we hit up information to find somewhere. Being Obon the entire city was booked out!!! no surprise since we had just learnt there was a massive fireworks show at Miajima Island that night. We decided to go and see what happened. It proved to be the right decision.

Enjoy the Photos of Hiroshima and read on to see what happens next!!