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Author: Paul Walsh

News 

New COVID-19 variants in Hiroshima – the situation so far

March 29, 2021 Paul Walsh 606 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

24 cases of new COVID-19 variants have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture so far, most within Hiroshima City.

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News 

68-year-old man arrested for Shimanami hold up

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Paul Walsh 277 Views 0 Comment Crime

A 68-year-old man has been arrested for holding up a LAWSON convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido bike route in the early hours of March 18.

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innoshima konbini robbery
News 

Masked man robs Shimanami konbini at knifepoint

March 19, 2021March 28, 2021 Paul Walsh 386 Views 0 Comment Crime, shimanami kaido

A masked man made off with ¥82,000 after robbing a Shimanami konbini at knifepoint.

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News 

Hanami 2021 is a go… kind of

March 18, 2021March 22, 2021 Paul Walsh 282 Views 0 Comment Cherry Blossom, Coronavirus, Covid-19, hanami

The second cherry blossom season of the pandemic will allow for low key hanami parties that follow COVID-19 prevention measures.

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Featured Features Photos & Video 

Yozakura illuminated cherry blossoms at Shukkei-en

March 15, 2021March 22, 2021 Paul Walsh 7692 Views 0 Comment Cherry Blossom, hanami, Sakura, Shukkei-en, spring

Every spring Shukkei-en Garden opens late and lights up the beautiful blossoms on its many varieties of cherry trees. It

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Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on a sunny day
Featured Sports 

Hiroshima Carp Baseball Preseason Starts in March

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 Paul Walsh 366 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

Tickets for 6 of Hiroshima Carp’s 2021 preseason baseball games to be held at Mazda Stadium go on sale at 10am on February 24.

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News 

Hiroshima trials general PCR testing for 6,000

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Paul Walsh 434 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

Hiroshima trials general PCR testing for 6,000 peiople who live and work in certain parts of the city this week.

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COVID-19 vaccine and vaccinations in Hiroshima Japan
News 

Hiroshima COVID-19 first phase priority groups announced

February 14, 2021March 23, 2021 Paul Walsh 467 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

A total of 1,190,000 Hiroshima Prefecture residents will be included in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations reports Chugoku Shimbun.

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Lifestyle Onsen, Spas & Baths 

Megahira Hot Spring

January 3, 2021March 22, 2021 Paul Walsh 5761 Views 0 Comment

Onsen hot spring facility in the mountains near Hiroshima with mixed bathing in swimsuits; perfect for families & those not quite ready for the full Japanese bath experience.

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Lifestyle Snow resorts 

Megahira Hot Spring Snow Resort

January 3, 2021January 4, 2021 Paul Walsh 8991 Views 1 Comment Family-friendly, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Winter

Megahira is the nearest snow resort to Hiroshima city, is very family-friendly and has a big hot spring perfect for those who like to keep their pants on.

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Jinrin performed by the Kawakita Kagura Troupe
Arts & Entertainment Features 

Hiroshima Kagura refuses to succumb to the coronavirus demon

November 17, 2020March 17, 2021 Paul Walsh 848 Views 0 Comment

In response to COVID-19, Hiroshima Kagura goes online to share the thrilling traditional performance art form with the world.

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A-bomb Dome preservation project 2020
News 

Hiroshima A-bomb Dome preservation work

October 27, 2020January 2, 2021 Paul Walsh 1856 Views 2 Comments A-bomb

Hiroshima’s iconic A-bomb Dome is undergoing preservation work and will be under scaffolding until the end of March, 2021.

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Arts & Entertainment Features 

Local Creators T-shirt Project

September 25, 2020September 29, 2020 Paul Walsh 580 Views 0 Comment

The Local Creators T-shirt Project aims to give a boost to Hiroshima creatives and give the rest of us something to smile about.

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News 

Gang leader shot in Iwakuni

August 16, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1768 Views 0 Comment Crime

A 52 year old leader of a designated organized crime group affiliated with with the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi was shot in Iwakuni last night.

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Features People 

Kunihiko Sakuma: The young hibakusha

August 7, 2020October 27, 2020 Paul Walsh 1310 Views 0 Comment A-bomb, peace

Director of atomic bomb suvivor advocacy group Hiroshima Hidankyo, Kunihiko Sakuma talks about his journey to finding his voice as a “young hibakusha”.

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News 

July 29 Covid-19 update

July 29, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1340 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

July 29, 2020 36 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture and a further 10 in other

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News 

11 new cases of Covid-19 announced in Chugoku region, July 27

July 28, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 853 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

Yesterday, July 27, 6 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 were announced in Hiroshima Prefecture, 3 in Okayama Prefecture and 1 in both Yamaguchi and Shimane Prefectures.

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News 

Almost 60 new cases of Covid-19 across region over holiday weekend

July 27, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 864 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 continued to climb over the 4 day holiday weekend.

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News 

Covid-19: School and college cases in Hiroshima City

July 22, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1066 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

July 22, 2020 7 more cases of Covid-19 were announced in Hiroshima Prefecture yesterday, July 21. 4 in Hiroshima City,

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News 

Kintai Bridge biker arrested

July 22, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1132 Views 0 Comment Crime, Iwakuni

An Iwakuni man in his 40s has been arrested for violation of cultural property protection law after riding his motorbike over Iwakuni’s iconic Kintai Bridge.

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News 

Covid-19 cases pass 200 in Hiroshima Pref, Okayama cluster, YouTuber cases in Yamaguchi

July 20, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1229 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

Total cases of Covid-19 in Hiroshima Pref passes 200. Okayama nightlife cluster. YouTuber spreads virus in Yamaguchi. New cases in Fukuyama and Kurashiki.

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News 

Rogue biker marks iconic Kintai Bridge

July 19, 2020September 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1337 Views 1 Comment Iwakuni

Local news has been reporting an act of vandalism on a motorbike which left tire marks on 322 of the 522 slats that cover Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni.

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Kids Lifestyle Sport & Fitness 

Family Pool

July 1, 2020October 27, 2020 Paul Walsh 7642 Views 0 Comment Pools, Summer, swimming

Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool can be a life saver during Hiroshima’s long, hot and humid summer.

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News 

First corona virus case on Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture now at 16 cases

April 7, 2020April 9, 2020 Paul Walsh 1097 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

An Etajima woman in her 30s who works at a medical facility has tested positive for corona virus, it was announced April 6.

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News 

Pivotal point in fight against corona virus says Hiroshima governor

April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 Paul Walsh 1400 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid-19

The governor of Hiroshima Prefecture delivered an emergency message this morning concerning the fight against corona virus in Hiroshima.

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News 

New corona cases in Fukuyama and Yamaguchi & contact tracing update

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Paul Walsh 1314 Views 0 Comment Coronavirus, Covid

New corona cases in Fukuyama and Yamaguchi, but contact tracing and testing provides some relief.

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Accommodation Lifestyle 

Cherie no Hatake Vegan Farmstay

March 13, 2020March 23, 2020 Paul Walsh 1582 Views 0 Comment Akitakata, Vegan

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, stay in a lovely restored farmhouse in the middle of the Japanese countryside and enjoy the most wonderful vegan food created with ingredients grown just a stone’s throw away. If this sounds appealing, Cherie no Hatake is the place for you.

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coffee being poured at cicane liquid stand in hiroshima
Cafe Dining 

cicane liquid stand

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Paul Walsh 1771 Views 0 Comment Coffee

The perfect place to keep your finger on the pulse of Hiroshima’s burgeoning coffee culture.

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Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals 

New Year In Hiroshima

December 27, 2019December 30, 2020 Paul Walsh 11043 Views 4 Comments New Year, Winter

See out the old, ring in the new; Hiroshima style.

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New Year on Miyajima in Hiroshima, Japan
News 

All You Need to Know About Miyajima at New Year

December 27, 2019January 5, 2020 Paul Walsh 8530 Views 2 Comments Miyajima, New Year

A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.

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Joy and Paul Walsh started GetHiroshima in 1999 with the aim of creating an online English language resource to help people enjoy their time in this amazing city to the full. The mission remains the same and, whether you are here for a day or a decade, we hope that GetHiroshima helps you dig that little bit deeper, and get you a little bit closer to the heart of Hiroshima.

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