Kevers in Japan: Hiroshima and Miyajima

My father being a history teacher, meant I was beyond excited to bring him to Hiroshima. I was disappointed however, because the famous A-bomb dome was supposed to be under scaffolding and we wouldn't be able to see and really appreciate that one landmark. But I was shocked and amazed to see it was down! And had just opened back up days prior! Woohoo!

It was a picture perfect day, and one of the highlights of our entire trip.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Survivors

Showing the location where the bomb exploded over the city

little boy

Schools come here in droves for class trips...

The A bomb dome.

One of very few remaining structures left standing after the explosion.

Because the bomb denotated almost right over this building, the outward force of the blast was a key factor in it not being destroyed.

sporting our east coast apparel all over Japan

loving the palm trees

Miyajima Island is a short distance away from Hiroshima, and we headed there in the afternoon. Its large red torii gate is Japans most photographed spot next to Mount Fuji.

on the ferry

Giant red torii gate

Best friends

The last time we were here we walked around and saw alot of this island, much to the childrens dismay. All they wanted to do was play in the sand. So this time, mom and dad went off to explore and that is what they did, build sand castles! They loved it.