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Air Force Museum shows evolution of aircraft

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The museum, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is the oldest – and largest – museum of military aircraft. The museum features more than 400 aircraft and 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.

AP: Hiroshima, Nagasaki bidding on Olympics

October 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two Japanese cities subjected to atomic bombings at the end of World War II, are working together to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics, according to The Associated Press.

To travel is to…

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I’m mulling my recent escapades, trying to put everything into perspective — there were some unique, some historic and some downright weird attractions.

Hiroshima: Streetcar system like taking a step back in time

June 25, 2009 Todd DeFeo

My friends and I walked to the streetcar terminus, certain of which trolley to board. An agent approached us to help; he didn’t speak English, and we didn’t speak Japanese.

The souls of Japan’s militaristic past

June 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

As prime minister of Japan, Junichiro Koizumi made a number of official visits to Yasukuni Shrine. After all, the shrine honors those who fought and died for Japan, and what better way for the country’s leader to honor the sacrifices of previous generations?

Hiroshima mayor to N. Korea: Stop the nuclear march

June 15, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima mayors have a strong tradition of opposing nuclear weapons. Over the years, they’ve written letters to the leaders of various countries, opposing their successful tests of atomic weapons. The mayors, advocates for an atomic bomb-free world, speak from a unique perspective.

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Air Force Museum shows evolution of aircraft

AP: Hiroshima, Nagasaki bidding on Olympics

To travel is to…

Hiroshima: Streetcar system like taking a step back in time

The souls of Japan’s militaristic past

Hiroshima mayor to N. Korea: Stop the nuclear march

Japan’s railroad history doesn’t begin with the Shinkansen

The slow train to Atami

A fish market, sushi and beer for breakfast

2008 in review: Hiroshima top international destination