PAUL’S PERSONAL TOUR
FAVOURITE SHOP PENCIL
Lifestyle store with a focus on ceramics and tableware. p-pencil.com
FAVOURITE CAFÉ PROGRESS LIFE STYLE COFFEE
Progress sets the pace for the city's thriving coffee scene. stylecoffee.official.ec
FAVOURITE BARS KOBA
A local institution, as is its entertaining owner, Tsuyoshi ‘BOM’ Mitsuyuki. Ideal for hearty laughs and great food. 1-4 Nakamachi, Naka-ku
TROPICAL BAR REVOLUCIÓN
An international gathering point – great balcony, amazing cocktails and good vibes. 8F Rolling Nagarekawa Bldg, 3-6 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT LOPEZ
Chef Fernando Lopez may be Guatemalan, but his Hiroshima okonomiyaki is the real deal. 1-7-13 Kusunoki-cho, Nishi-ku
BEST CINEMA HATCHOZA
A boutique movie theatre that shows a mix of mainstream and independent films, and harks back to the golden age of Japanese cinema. 8F Fukuya Hatchobori,
6-26 Ebisu-cho, Naka-ku
FAVOURITE MARKET
Sorasaya Shrine hosts a small farmer’s market every first Sunday of the month. It’s a great place to grab a coffee and stock up on locally-grown veg. 3-3-2 Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku
BEST VIEW
From the Peace Pagoda on top of Mt Futaba, looking over the city and out to Miyajima. Alternatively, head up to the observation deck at the top of Orizuru Tower in the city centre for a commanding view of the Peace Memorial Park.
ONE THING TO SEE
The Peace Memorial Park and Museum – it can be an uncomfortable experience, but, when combined with getting to know the city, it can also be life affirming and a source of inspiration and hope.