Japan - Tour Day 7 - Hiroshima

Today, we were awakened by our first earthquake in Japan. A 4.9 quake about 60 miles from where we were staying. Only some in our group felt it. Our guide didn’t feel it and was not phased by it - it is a normal occurrence for those that live here.

After our wake up call, we were ready early for our travel day to Hiroshima. After checking into our hotel, we headed to the Peace Memorial Park. There are preserved building remnants, a flame of peace, many memorial sculptures, and a museum. They have done a nice job honoring those that were affected by the bomb and trying to educate the public, however it is a difficult place to experience - similar to the 9-11 memorial. 

But, to end on a happy note, the whole group went to a great dinner at a local Okinomyaki restaurant. A little bit similar to teppanyaki because it is cooked on a large stainless griddle in front of you. However, the food is more like a giant open faced, upside down omelette with whatever ingredients you want to add, like oysters, scallops, garlic, beef, soybeans, etc. It was loads of fun and very tasty!