The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 11 (The final things to see and the merchandise shop)
After completing your visit to the exhibit, you can then visit the gift shop. The majority of the books are in Japanese but fortunately, you can find books in English. I do recommend the manga “Hiroshima’s Revival: Remembering how people overcame destruction and despair”, which Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 10 (Heartbreaking images Part 5)
With this latest post, I’m going to end “The Heartbreaking Photos” segment with this blog post as there is a lot of sad situations and there is only so much I can cover, because it’s very sad. The latest features Mikiyo, a girl who kept Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 9 (Heartbreaking images Part 3)
At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, you will see the belongings of three junior high students, first and second-year students of a Municipal Junior High School who were exposed to the bomb when they were engaged in building demolition. Most of them were killed. These Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 8 (Heartbreaking images Part 2: Sasaki Sadako and the 1000 origami cranes)
DISCLAIMER: This post has a photo of the deceased in her coffin. If this content would be difficult to view, please skip this blog post. If there is one hibakusha (bombing survivor) from the atomic bombing on Hiroshima that inspires hope, that would be Sasaki Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 7 (Heartbreaking images Part 1)
This is the exhibit I have been wanting to see. And so far, the experience at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum has been informative, insightful and heartbreaking. While the stories of the survivors was heartbreaking, this part of the exhibit is not about the survivors but Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 6 (Hiroshima History)
As the next step after visiting the top floors of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, it’s time to go downstairs for the exhibit that I have been wanting to see, the main building’s exhibition “The Reality of the Atomic Bombing”. But before you get to Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 5 (Preventing Nuclear Proliferation)
As one learns about the history of nuclear weapons, the room also goes into detail of what the destruction after the atomic bomb dropping in Hiroshima and Nagasaki but also how nuclear weapons are still being tested in numerous countries, while other countries believe in Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 4 (A history of the danger of nuclear weapons)
After seeing the destruction laid upon Hiroshima due to nuclear weapons and hearing the sad and terrifying tales from survivors, the next room is “The Dangers of Nuclear Weapons”. This is more or less the history of nuclear weapons. In June 1942, the United States Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 3 (A sombering experience)
When you proceed to the rooms from “Before the Bombing of Hiroshima” and what transpired after, you see the devastation left behind after the atom bomb was dropped. While I was there looking at all this, there were surviving American World War II veterans there. Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 2 (Getting Your Tickets)
The first thing you do once you get inside is purchase your tickets. For the most part, just know that if you get there before 5:00 p.m. and after 8:30 a.m., you should be good. The price for admission is Y200 for adults, high school Read More …
The One about the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Part 1 (The Walk to the Museum)
For years, I have been wanting to visit Hiroshima, specifically the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. I’m not sure why exactly it took a long time but I think a big part of it was a) the ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima is quite far b) Read More …
The One about the Tilted Nation Extended Gaming Mouse Pad
I have viewed a number of gaming mouse pads and this time I wanted to give the Tilted Nation Extended Gaming Mouse Pad a try. At under $20, this is a pretty cool mouse pad with a cool design. The mouse pad measures 31.5 x Read More …
The One about the Chaimati CTC Orange Pekoe Tea (BOP Grade)
The latest tea I have had a chance to try is the Chaimati CTC Orange Pekoe Tea, a high caffeine content tea that will no doubt awaken your senses and you get a lot of tea to make around 350 cups. There is no fat, Read More …
The One about Taka Turmeric’s Masala Chai
When it comes to turmeric tea, Taka Turmeric which is based in Cape Town, South Africa delivers. Where many countries go to India, Taka Turmeric found out that only a small percentage of Turmeric is organically and ethically grown and comes in different grades (similar Read More …
The One about Bob Marley and the Wailers “Legend 30th Anniversary Edition”
For those who have never purchased “Legend” and are curious about “Legend 30th Anniversary Edition”, just know that “Legend” is an essential album for any music collector and reggae music fan. Highly recommended! ARTIST: Bob Marley and the Wailers TITLE: Legend – 30th Anniversary Edition LABEL: Read More …
The One about the Thida Soursop Tea
Soursop (aka graviola, guanabana) is a fruit that is grown in tropical regions and has an aroma similar to pineapple, tastest like strawberries/apple and has the texture of banana. And Thida has managed to make Soursop tea and is 100% natural. Surprisingly, soursop tea tastes Read More …
The One about the Taka Turmeric Rooibos Vanilla Tea
When it comes to turmeric tea, Taka Turmeric which is based in Cape Town, South Africa delivers. Where many countries go to India, Taka Turmeric found out that only a small percentage of Turmeric is organically and ethically grown and comes in different grades (similar Read More …