Hiroshima
Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku Central region of western Honshu Island, the largest of Japan’s four main islands. It is most known throughout the world as the first city in history subjected to nuclear warfare. Hiroshima, known as the city of water and peace, is a modern and culture-rich city.
Over 1.1 million people live in the city and over 73,000 people travel in and out of the city each day by train. The city is built on the Ota River delta in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea which is between the city and Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands. The city has a mild climate provided by its position on the Inland Sea and because it is sheltered by the Chugoku Mountains in the north and the Shikoku Mountains in the west from the worst of late summer and winter storms.
Hiroshima is famous for its oysters Miyajima which is a beautiful island near the coast of Hiroshima is host to an oyster festival every February 11. Hiroshima is also famous for its style of Okinomiyaki, which is dubbed by foreigners as Japanese pizza.
Temples and gardens also dot the landscape across Hiroshima which had to be rebuilt after the war, thus giving this city board avenues and modern buildings.. Hiroshima is home to Hiroshima University and Medical Center as well as the Ford Motor Company in Japan.
New Believer!
Recently, a pair of volunteers came to work with us and explore long-term partnership opportunities. During this trip one lady, Mrs. K, was able to share her faith with many people at a local park. ... [more]
What’s in a Name?
Japanese put a lot of care into the names they pick for children. Matt has seen friends spend hours poring over prospective names, considering the possible meanings, and for many, the possible fortunes... [more]
Seeking Help
One of Matt’s friends is very concerned about getting into the university of his choosing. Like most of his classmates, he studies hard and attends cram school at night for extra study. Like many... [more]
Toukasan Festival in Hiroshima
This weekend Hiroshima held it’s annual Toukasan Festival. Touka, is another reading of the name Inari, the deity of grain, and each year approximately 450,000 people participate in the festivities... [more]
Community in Hiroshima Japan
After returning to America for nearly a year, Matt and Misty are finally back in Hiroshima to share the gospel with the Japanese there. They’ll be starting out in language study, but will also be spending... [more]
“The church comes to us.”
A word from Matt in Hiroshima: When most people hear that we are missionaries, they cross themselves and ask if I’m a priest. Their second question is invariably, “Where is your church?”... [more]
Still working
We’re still working on our site and we apologize for taking so long. Our webmaster is overloaded and since I am a computer illiterate, it has to come in steps!!! Thanks for being patient. We hope... [more]
