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Author: Paul Walsh

Features Festivals 

Winter Illuminations in Hiroshima

October 22, 2019February 2, 2020 Paul Walsh 14113 Views 0 Comment Illuminations, Winter

Large scale illuminations have become a new winter tradition in Japan. Held all over the country, they certainly brighten up

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akushu cafe with terrace at orizuru tower in hiroshima japan
Cafe Dining 

Akushu Cafe Parkside

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Paul Walsh 2108 Views 0 Comment

Pleasant cafe with terrace seating in the ground floor of Orizuru Tower, right behind the A-bomb Dome.

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why are there so many bunnies on rabbit island in japan
Features Travel 

Where did the bunnies on Rabbit Island come from?

September 7, 2019February 13, 2020 Paul Walsh 2648 Views 0 Comment rabbit island

Just how did the tiny island of Okunoshima become bunny paradise?

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hiroshima summer fireworks festival guide western japan
Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals 

Summer Fireworks Festival Guide

June 15, 2019September 2, 2019 Paul Walsh 9103 Views 0 Comment Fireworks, Summer

Our guide to as many of the fireworks festivals in the region as we could find!

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Aioi Bridge 1934 Hiroshima T-bridge Japan
Features Photos & Video 

Fascinating glimpses of pre-war Hiroshima in 85-year-old film

June 12, 2019June 28, 2019 Paul Walsh 2544 Views 0 Comment History

7 minutes of 85-year-old film footage provides fascinating glimpses of Hiroshima before the A-bombing.

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Cows get dressed and decorated before the Mibu-no-hanadaue rice planting festival in Kita-hiroshima Japan
Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals 

Dressing the oxen at the Mibu-no-hanadue ritual rice planting festival

June 1, 2019June 9, 2019 Paul Walsh 1784 Views 0 Comment Kita-hiroshiima

The Mibu-no-hanadaue ritual rice planting festival in Chiyoda, Kita-hiroshima, is the largest and most spectacular of many similar festivals held

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Miyajima torii shrine gate rennovations
News 

Miyajima’s iconic shrine gate going under wraps until summer 2020

May 25, 2019September 2, 2019 Paul Walsh 21685 Views 6 Comments Miyajima

14 months of repairs and restoration start on Miyajima’s iconic “floating” shrine gate begin June 3, 2019.

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Lifestyle Shopping 

AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchu

May 16, 2019May 26, 2019 Paul Walsh 12690 Views 0 Comment Free WiFi

With around 280 stores, AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchu is one of the biggest shopping malls in the region.

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Features Good Stuff 

Pokemon x Hiroshima Carp

April 7, 2019May 26, 2019 Paul Walsh 2299 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp, Pokemon

Pokemon and the Hiroshima Carp baseball organization join forces for the third time with a new limited line up of merchandise.

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sakura hanami cherry blossom viewing at yasuno station in hiroshima, japan
Museums & Attractions Parks and Gardens 

Sakura at Yasuno Station

April 7, 2019April 17, 2019 Paul Walsh 1928 Views 0 Comment hanami, Sakura

Yasuno Station, closed since 2003, is a unique and beautiful place to enjoy sakura in bloom.

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Features News Outdoor 

Hanami In Hiroshima

March 16, 2019May 26, 2019 Paul Walsh 15321 Views 5 Comments Cherry Blossom, hanami, Sakura, spring

Although the last gasps of winter may make you think otherwise, come late March, spring is just around the corner,

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Arts & Entertainment Features 

Making traditional higashi sweets & sake tasting

December 3, 2018April 23, 2020 Paul Walsh 1695 Views 0 Comment

An evening of kimono, wagashi sweet making and sake stating at Hiroshima Museum of Art.

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gi wave ice skating rink
Lifestyle Sport & Fitness 

Big Wave Ice Rink

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Paul Walsh 8138 Views 0 Comment Winter

Every winter, between November and April the Olympic-sized swimming pool at ‘Big Wave’ in Ushita is drained and transformed into

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Features Travel 

Genki Chugoku Tour Part 2: Kure | Takehara | Rabbit Island | Setoda | Kurashiki

November 23, 2018January 6, 2019 Paul Walsh 1843 Views 0 Comment

Hopping from Kure to Kurashiki via Takehara and Rabbit Island.

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Features News 

Genki Chugoku Post Disaster PR Tour

November 23, 2018January 6, 2019 Paul Walsh 1614 Views 0 Comment

GetHiroshima took part in a 3 day tour to evaluate and promote the Setouchi area’s top visitor attractions 4 months after this summer’s flood disaster.

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Features 

Genki Chugoku Tour Part 1: Iwakuni | Miyajima | Hiroshima

November 23, 2018January 6, 2019 Paul Walsh 2512 Views 0 Comment

Day 1 of the “Genki-na Chugoku Tourism” PR tour took GetHiroshima to some of the region’s top spots.

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Features Photos & Video 

Shukkei-en Garden Autumn Illuminations

October 26, 2018December 2, 2019 Paul Walsh 6758 Views 4 Comments Autumn, Autumn colors

Every year in late November, Shukkei-en Garden stays open late and illuminates its autumn leaves.

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News 

Kimono Experience and Japanese Cafe in Shukkei-en Garden

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 Paul Walsh 3836 Views 0 Comment

Enjoy the autumn foliage in city center garden Shukkei-en day and night, in kimono!

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Cafe Dining 

Hachidori-sha Social Book Cafe

August 3, 2018February 29, 2020 Paul Walsh 5760 Views 2 Comments English menu, Free WiFi, Near Peace Park, Non-smoking

This hub for social activists and concerned citizens very close to Peace Memorial Park offers a warm welcome, food, drinks and regular opportunities to talk with A-bomb survivors in English.

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cantine 23 hiroshima burgers sandwiches
American Burgers Dining Western 

Cantina 23

July 19, 2018 Paul Walsh 3551 Views 0 Comment BBQ, burgers, English menu, English spoken, Free WiFi, Non-smoking, sandwiches

Cantina 23’s menu packed with an all-star list of American comfort foods seems too good to be true, but Yuji’s many satisfied customers say otherwise.

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News 

Post-disaster trail check: Peace Pagoda, Ushita-yama, Mitate-yama

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Paul Walsh 2174 Views 0 Comment Hiking

After the recent unprecedented rainfall that resulted in flooding and landslides around Hiroshima city and the wider region it may

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News 

Applications to ride Hiroshima’s A-bombed Tram now open

June 28, 2018August 27, 2018 Paul Walsh 2779 Views 0 Comment A-bomb, hiroden, peace

Hiroden’s restored tram that survived the A-bomb blast will make 16 journeys over 8 days summer.

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Museums & Attractions Parks and Gardens 

Tanoshiri Station

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Paul Walsh 3592 Views 2 Comments Aki-ota, Disused train station

This little former Kabe Line station has been stuck in time since it closed in December 2003, but is far from being abandoned.

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Museums & Attractions Shrines and Temples 

Mibu Hachiman Shrine

June 2, 2018June 1, 2019 Paul Walsh 2777 Views 0 Comment

A lovely little shrine surrounded by lush greenery in Chiyoda in Kita-hiroshima.

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Bars Nightlife 

MEX.CANTINA

April 17, 2018August 24, 2018 Paul Walsh 5543 Views 0 Comment Open late, Open Sundays, Smokers paradise

Fun little bar with an enticing exterior open from 10pm until until breakfast.

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Step 1
Bars Nightlife 

Step 1

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Paul Walsh 5563 Views 0 Comment

Spacious international dance bar open every night of the week.

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Arts & Entertainment Features 

An Evening of Kagura English Kagura Experience

April 13, 2018October 12, 2018 Paul Walsh 3519 Views 0 Comment kagura

An excellent opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of Hiroshima’s most entertaining folk art.

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Arts & Entertainment Features Sports 

FISE Action Sports World Series

April 3, 2018April 9, 2018 Paul Walsh 2736 Views 0 Comment

3 days of action sports in downtown Hiroshima.

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Kamiya-cho intersection Hiroshima 1927
News 

Downtown Hiroshima in 1927

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Paul Walsh 2964 Views 0 Comment History, Vintage Hiroshima

The Chugoku Shinbun has shared this recently rediscovered 1927 postcard showing Hiroshima’s busy Kamiya-cho intersection.

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Hiroshima Carp Zoom Zoom Stadium Objet Deck
News 

Zoom Zoom Stadium “Objet Deck”

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 Paul Walsh 2826 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

What’s better than watching the Carp on home turf at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium? How about watching the Carp surrounded

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The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Art & Crafts Exhibition

February 17 - March 7
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Orchid Festival

February 20 - February 28
Mar 06

Hiroshima Carp vs Yakult Swallows Preseason Game

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Hiroshima Carp vs Nippon Ham Fighters Preseason Game

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Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs Softbank Hawks Preseason Game

March 21 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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[CANCELED] Kiyomori Festival

March 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Dec 31

New Year at Gokoku Shrine

December 31, 2021 - January 3, 2022
Dec 31

Chinkasai Fire Festival

December 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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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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