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Hiroshima or Nagasaki - Which Peace Memorial Museum Tells the Story Best
The two most important peace museums in Japan speak with the same moral voice: no more nuclear weapons. Yet they do not tell the story in the same way. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum places visitors close to individual lives. It shows clothing, lunch boxes, letters, drawings, burned objects, and testimonies that make the atomic bombing personal. It asks visitors to understand the tragedy through human faces and family memories. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum takes a bro

Hikari Wakimasu
Sep 75 min read


Yayoi Kusama’s Legacy in Naoshima: Pumpkins, Mirror Room, and Endless Inspiration
Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkins: A Journey Through Art and Emotion in Naoshima ======================================================================= Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkins in Naoshima are more than mere landmarks; they inspire people to pause, smile, take the ferry, walk slowly, and view the Seto Inland Sea differently. With today's news of Yayoi Kusama’s death at 97, I find myself reflecting on the many times I’ve introduced her work to guests in Naoshima. Her art is often the ea

Hikari Wakimasu
Aug 278 min read


Exploring the Historic Bombed Streetcar No 653 Preserved Since 1945
Riding on a streetcar that survived one of history’s most devastating events offers a unique glimpse into the past. Streetcar No 653 in Hiroshima is not just a mode of transport; it is a moving piece of history. Preserved exactly as it was in 1945, this bombed streetcar stands as a powerful reminder of the city’s resilience and the impact of that fateful day. Streetcar No 653 preserved since 1945, showing original design and structure The Story Behind Streetcar No 653 On Augu

Hikari Wakimasu
Aug 202 min read


【メディア掲載】Travel Visionにインタビュー記事が掲載されました!『ガイド』という仕事を再定義する-元外資系ファイナンスが挑む高付加価値旅行 Hirovip脇舛光氏
広島という地で、高付加価値のある富裕層向けガイドを目指しております。この記事を通して、私なりのアプローチとビジョンをご理解頂ければ幸いです。 記事の続きはこちら(外部サイト)

Hikari Wakimasu
Aug 61 min read
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