Hiroshima City Profile
Hiroshima is a modern, industrialized city that was completely rebuilt after World War II. Today it's a prosperous, not especially attractive city located near the beautiful islands of the Inland Sea. There are fewer teaching opportunities here than in Tokyo or Osaka, of course, but less competition as well.
Population
1,070,000
Location
Western Honshu
Weather
Fairly mild winters, hot and humid summers
Transportation
Hiroshima is a major shinkansen (bullet train) terminal, and also has numerous ferries. Within the city use Japanese Railway (JR), and buses.
Places of Interest
A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima-jo Castle, Shukkein Garden
Expat Hangouts
Two great places to meet ex-pats are Mac which is on Chuodori, and Harry's Bar, which gives a discount on drinks to foreigners (for once in your travels, you'll pay less than the locals!) Keep your eyes open for the English signs for the bars.
