Sage Panter

Sage Panter is a freelance writer, the author of the webcomic Faith in the West, and an English teacher. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico, U.S.A but she has lived in several other states and countries throughout her life, thus instilling a love for travel. Hiroshima has been home for over two years now but Sage has come and gone from this city for over 10 years, it is a place very near and dear to her heart. She has a Master’s in post conflict societies from Josef Korbel School of International Studies which was the subject that first sparked her interest in Hiroshima. In her spare time, she enjoys movies, drawing, and eating.

Sage’s Hiroshima Recommendations: Peace Memorial Park/Museum and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima for both Japanese and foreign travelers alike. As a result, they can be very crowded, but they are a must see, at least once in your life. The Mitaki Shrine/hike and Kagura, a traditional performance art unique to this part of Japan, are highly recommended as lesser known destinations and activities.