Hiroshima Dining

Although beer has always played a significant role in Japanese culture, microbreweries have only cropped up recently. This is because taxes had been prohibitively expensive for small brewers, but the laws changed in 1994. Finding craft beer shops nationwide, including in Hiroshima, is now possible. Beer Stand Shigetomi What makes Beer Stand Shigetomi unique is how the beer is poured. The owner uses five methods, each giving the beer a different taste. Patrons can order up to two glasses, and they have 20 minutes total to finish their beverages. Since the beer shop is only open three days a week and you sometimes need to wait before you can enter, plan your visit in advance to ensure you don’t miss out on this experience. Where: 10-12 Kanayamacho, Naka Ward (map) 
Website: sake.jp Open Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays Hangout At Hangout, you’ll find a wide selection of Japanese and international craft beers on tap and imported bottled and canned beers. Although it’s only a tiny place, the beer hall also offers a varied menu of meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan dishes — the hamburgers are particularly popular. Where: 2-4-17 Warizukadori, Naka Ward (map) Open…