The capital is the city of Hiroshima, the largest city in the region.
History and significance: Hiroshima is known worldwide for the atomic bomb that fell on the city on August 6, 1945.
The prefecture subsequently rebuilt itself into a center of industry, education, and culture.
It symbolizes peace and remembrance through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Sights: A second UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Itsukushima Shrine (or Miyajima) with the famous "floating" torii gate in the bay.
Other highlights include the port city of Onomichi, Tomonoura, and beautiful natural areas such as valleys and islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
Economy and culture: The economy is diverse: automotive industry (including Mazda), shipbuilding, steel, electronics, and agriculture (rice, oysters, mandarins).
Hiroshima is sometimes called a "microcosm of Japan" due to the balanced mix of nature, industry, and culture.
Specialties: oysters, sake, and local dishes.
In short: a prefecture that combines tragic history with beautiful nature, a message of peace, and modern industry.
Ideal for travelers who want more than just the city of Hiroshima.
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