State or emergency declared in Hiroshima Prefecture
The coronavirus state of emergency came into force in Hiroshima Prefecture today as COVID-19 infections continue to surge.
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Hiroshima City announces details of first phase of COVID-19 vaccination roll out
Today Hiroshima City announced details of the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine roll out today. Jabs for over-65s expected to be completed in October.
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Local birds take advantage of drop in visitors due to COVID-19
A volunteer guide at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum had a surprise when they took a look inside the bell of the Children’s Monument, dedicated to Sasaki Sadako, in Hiroshima Peace Park the other day.
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Tomonoura Fishing Village Daytrip
The fishing village of Tomonoura is a well-known destination thanks to its historical heritage as a hideout for Samurai Ryoma
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COVID-19 4th Wave hits Hiroshima. New restrictions announced.
New restrictions have been announced in response to the COVID-19 4th Wave which is putting pressure on Hiroshima’s medical facilities.
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Golden Week starts amid COVID 4th Wave
Hiroshima’s Golden Week holiday kicked off with 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the prefecture on April 29 and
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Spring campaign offers free PCR tests to Hiroshima residents
Hiroshima Prefecture is offering free PCR tests to Hiroshima City residents this month. No need to make an appointment or fill in difficult online forms!
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Let culture wash over you in Matsue
Matsue is one of Western Japan’s best kept secrets. The castle city on the edge of Lake Shinji near the
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