John Bryndal

Coming from a mid-sized city in the United States, I lived once near Tokyo and the sheer number of people made me crazy. Then I came to Hiroshima. City enough to have everything, but small town enough that I constantly bump into people I know. I’ve been in love with this place every since. And I have lived here for over 22 years now.
I love okonomiyaki — Hiroshima style (the other kind doesn’t even count in my book). I love Hiroshima castle sitting there in the middle of the city. I love the rivers; six of them if you’d care to count, and nearly every one of them lined with trees and benches. I’ve spent many hours lunching or reading books on those benches. Hiroshima is called the Peace City because of it’s history related to the war. But I think for me, and for most residents, there’s just a peaceful, calm that comes from living here.
I’m a father and a teacher. I’ve raised four children in this city. It’s a wonderful place to be.