Naka-ku, Administrative district in Hiroshima, Japan.
Naka-ku is the central ward of Hiroshima, occupying flat terrain across the river delta with commercial zones, government buildings, and public spaces. The district features dense urban development broken by wide avenues and parks that provide breathing room throughout the neighborhood.
The area was devastated in 1945 and subsequently rebuilt from the ground up, combining modern urban planning with memorial spaces. This postwar reconstruction remains visible in the district's layout and architecture today.
The district contains the Peace Memorial Park, museums, and Hondori shopping street where residents and visitors encounter reminders of the past alongside everyday commerce. Local life here moves between remembrance and forward-looking renewal.
The ward is easily navigable on foot since major attractions and shopping areas connect throughout the district. Train and bus stations sit at key intersections, making it simple to move between different zones and reach nearby neighborhoods.
The district is home to Okonomi-mura, a dedicated building housing multiple restaurants serving Hiroshima's regional pancake dish, okonomiyaki. Many of these eateries were opened by survivors who wanted to rebuild their livelihoods through food.
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