Threads of Thought

What You Should Know If Visiting Hiroshima on August 6

Visiting Hiroshima on August 6? Learn what to expect during the citywide memorial day, including the 8:15 AM siren, the Peace Park ceremony, and crucial heat safety tips to stay respectful and protected.

2025.06.29

Culture and Traditions

The Unclaimed Remains of Hiroshima – 70,000 Silent Souls and the Ongoing Prayer for Peace

Beneath Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park lie the unclaimed remains of 70,000 A-bomb victims. As the 80th anniversary approaches, we explore how memory, silence, and remembrance continue to shape our understanding of peace.

2025.06.28

Culture and Traditions

Stay Safe in Hiroshima’s Summer: What You Must Know About Heatstroke in Japan

Planning to visit Hiroshima in the summer? Learn how to avoid heatstroke in Japan’s extreme humidity, including tips on drinking OS-1, using sun umbrellas, and staying cool with smart local advice.

2025.06.27

Culture and Traditions

we are separate — Grimes’s ‘Rosa’ and the Beauty of a Distant Bond

Grimes’s ‘Rosa’ explores the tender beauty of emotional distance through the phrase “we are separate.” It’s a gentle affirmation of care without closeness, suspended in ambient tones and unspoken memories.

2025.06.26

Culture and Traditions

Akihabara’s Hidden Memorial: Please Don’t Mistake It for a Trash Spot

A quiet memorial in Akihabara was mistaken for a trash spot by tourists, sparking concern online. Learn the cultural meaning behind street offerings in Japan and how to respectfully recognize them.

2025.06.17

Culture and Traditions

The Silent Scars of War and Disaster: Why Many Survivors Choose Not to Speak

Why do many war and disaster survivors choose silence? Exploring the psychological and societal factors behind their reluctance to speak and how we can support them.

2025.06.12

Culture and Traditions

“Does God Exist?” Might Be the Wrong Question

Exploring the idea that asking “Does God exist?” might be the wrong question. Faith is not about proof—it’s about continuing to believe even when there’s no answer.

2025.06.10

Life Musings

Greta Thunberg and the Gaza Flotilla: A Japanese Perspective on Humanitarian Performance

A Japanese perspective on Greta Thunberg’s involvement in the Gaza flotilla—questioning the balance between humanitarian action and media symbolism.

2025.06.09

Culture and Traditions

What to Do If You Forget Your Smartphone on the Shinkansen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Losing a phone on Japan’s Shinkansen may feel like a disaster, but thanks to an incredible network of railway staff, many lost items are recovered quickly.

2025.06.07

Culture and Traditions

The Real Ground Zero of Hiroshima Is Not the Atomic Bomb Dome—It’s Beside Shimai Clinic

Many people believe the Atomic Bomb Dome marks the exact spot where the Hiroshima bomb exploded. But the real ground zero is actually a little away, next to Shimai Clinic—a place often overlooked by visitors.

2025.06.06

Culture and Traditions