BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Get Hiroshima - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Get Hiroshima X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gethiroshima.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Get Hiroshima REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150323 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20150211T023758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150211T023948Z UID:10005162-1423267200-1427068799@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Takehara Hina Doll Festival DESCRIPTION:Beautiful antique hina doll displays in 8 locations in the Takehara Historical Preservation District. \nEntrance is free at four places and but the others have entry charges of ¥100-¥300. A “Hina-meguri passport” is available for ¥500 valid for all locations. Get your passport stamped at 6 locations and get a little pressie. \nJapanese traditional music concerts on March 1 (13:00)\, March 8 and March 22 (11:00 & 13:30). \nDownload the pamphlet [ja] here. \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/takehara-hina-doll-festival/ LOCATION:Takehara Historical Preservation District\, 3 chome\, Honmachi\, Takehara-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 725-0022\, Japan CATEGORIES:Culture,Top,Traditional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/takehara-hina-meguri.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Takehara Tourism Office":MAILTO:kankou@urban.ne.jp GEO:34.3499124;132.9136936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Takehara Historical Preservation District 3 chome Honmachi Takehara-shi Hiroshima-ken 725-0022 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 chome\, Honmachi:geo:132.9136936,34.3499124 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150208T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150208T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20120201T120601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T025010Z UID:10003553-1423391400-1423409400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Ono Oyster Festival DESCRIPTION:Oysters every which way\, and cheap too. Free shuttle buses from Onoura JR Station to the event site. \nFestival performances and cheap tickets to the baths at the next door Miyahama Onsen too. \nGet the low down on all the oyster festivals in the region here. \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/ono-oyster-festival/ LOCATION:Miyahama Onsen Event Ground\, 1-19 Miyahama Onsen\, Hatsukaichi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and drink,Free,Top GEO:34.3482578;132.331622 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miyahama Onsen Event Ground 1-19 Miyahama Onsen Hatsukaichi-shi Hiroshima-ken Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1-19 Miyahama Onsen:geo:132.331622,34.3482578 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150211T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150211T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20120207T065327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T143154Z UID:10003554-1423648800-1423666800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Kure Seafood Festival DESCRIPTION:Local oysters are in season so it’s all about the oysters at this mid-winter event in Kure. You can try oyster dote nabe (a miso based hot pot)\, grilled oysters\, deep fried oysters\, raw oysters. And if that isn’t enough\, there all kinds of other seafood on offer too. will be available. \nGet the low down on all the oyster festivals in the region here. \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/kure-seafood-festival/ LOCATION:Kure Central Park\, Chuo 4\, Kure-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, Japan CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and drink,Free,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/oyster-festivals.jpg GEO:34.2483653;132.5665656 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kure Central Park Chuo 4 Kure-shi Hiroshima-ken Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chuo 4:geo:132.5665656,34.2483653 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150415T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20150415T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20120111T145400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150304T223924Z UID:10003538-1429120800-1429120800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Toka Peach Blossom Festival Gagaku Dance DESCRIPTION:Court dances and music introduced to Miyajima from Kyoto by Taira Kiyomori in the 12th century on the occasion of the Toka (Peach Blossom) Festival at Itsukushima Shrine. \n \nDances to be performed: Enbu\, Manzairaku\, Engiraku\, Tourika\, Ikkyoku\, Soriko\, Sanju Kitoku\, Ryohoh\, Nasori\, Chohgeishi. \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/toka-festival/ LOCATION:Itsukushima Shrine\, 1-1 Miyajima-cho\, Hatsukaichi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 739-0588\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Festivals,Top,Traditional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/©Hiroshima-Kagura.jpg GEO:34.2991607;132.3220126 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Itsukushima Shrine 1-1 Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi-shi Hiroshima-ken 739-0588 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1-1 Miyajima-cho:geo:132.3220126,34.2991607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20151031T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20151031T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20150930T005656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T005656Z UID:10004980-1446282000-1446310800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:GetHiroshima Halloween Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:October 31st is a Saturday this year so we are planning a fun family event at Asa Zoo. Here is the plan so far\, mark your calendars and invite your friends. \n09:00 Set up the tables in the picnic area (upper left) next to the playground.\n10:00 Start the costumed group wander around the zoo from the main gate.\n12:00 Reconvene at the playground for group pot-luck lunch and games.\n14:00 Trick or treat treasure hunt. \nWe will be packing up to head home when the park closes\, hope you can spend the day enjoying the park with us! \nCost: Asa Zoo Entry fee\n* We will also be accepting donations for BlinkNow’s orphanage and school in the Kopila Valley in Nepal. (Suggested donation ¥500+ per family) \nRequests \n\nIf parents could bring one bag of individually wrapped sweets to add to the trick-or-treat treasury it would be greatly appreciated. \nAlso please bring a dessert to share for dessert/snack potluck (we always have so many great options to choose from) and of course lunch & drinks (and perhaps a mat to sit on) for your own family. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/gethiroshima-halloween-family-picnic/ LOCATION:Asa Zoo\, Asa-cho\, Asa-kita-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 731-3355\, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Fun and games,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/halloween-family-picnic.jpg GEO:34.498813;132.4429755 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Asa Zoo Asa-cho Asa-kita-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 731-3355 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Asa-cho\, Asa-kita-ku:geo:132.4429755,34.498813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20151206T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20151206T230000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20151202T123709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151202T123709Z UID:10004995-1449432000-1449442800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Goto Izumi's Wabi-Sabi Sextertainment Tour DESCRIPTION:Goto Izumi’s latest Deep Hiroshima feature takes a walk on the wild side with a tour of some of Hiroshima’s more venerable adult entertainment venues.\nSee the feature online here \nBut rather than just reading about it\, why not join the Organ-za Walking Club this Sunday night (12/6) and experience these piquant delights for real. We will be gathering at Organza before 8pm for drinks. Goto Izumi will outline the night’s program before leading us to some of the places mentioned in the magazine feature. The night will be topped off with a nude show at the Daiichi Gekijo. \nAll the places featured in the article assured Goto Izumi that they have absolutely no problem with non-Japanese customers availing themselves of the entertainments they offer. Nonetheless\, it can take more than a little gumption to go through those doors. There is\, however\, safety in numbers\, and joining this mixed group (there are already a good number of women signed up) is a great opportunity for the faint of heart to take a peek behind the curtain. I have special dispensation from Mrs GetHiroshima to go along for “research” purposes. \nEstimated costs \n\nOne drink order at Organza\nAdmission to Daiichi Gekijyo (¥3000 – this is a special ¥2000 discount for guys!)\nIt is expected that each attendee will purchase at least one ¥1000 souvenir polaroid of one of the dancers.\nBizarrely\, there is no bar and you are allowed to take in your own drinks. \nNOTE\nWe will be attending the show as guests of Goto Izumi and Daiichi Gekijyo and as such attendees are expected to follow the rules. In addition to the no touching\, mobile phone or camera rules\, the audience is expected to be respectful and\, at times\, quiet. Strictly over 20 years old only. Those uncomfortable with the public display of lady parts (*all* of them) should probably pass. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/goto-izumis-wabi-sabi-sextertainment-tour/ LOCATION:Organza\, 2F Morimoro Building\, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0805\, Japan CATEGORIES:Culture,Fun and games,Performance,Talks & Lectures,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/goto-izumis-wabo-sabi-sextertainment-tour.jpg GEO:34.3990934;132.4491591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Organza 2F Morimoro Building 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0805 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2F Morimoro Building\, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4491591,34.3990934 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20160529T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20160529T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20160523T115437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T120608Z UID:10006657-1464523200-1464541200@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Yuki Jazz Festival DESCRIPTION:2016 Festival Schedule \n\n12:00-12:15 DJ Kaz\n12:15-13:00 Three Views Of a Secret\n13:15-14:00 El Combo De La Paz\n14:15-15:00 Juan Ortiz Trio\n15:20-16:00 Hiroshima Jazz Vocal Ensemble\n16:10-17:00 Takayuki Kawamura Trio URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/yuki-jazz-festival/ LOCATION:Yuki Kouryu Taiken Center\, Yukicho Oaza Tada\, Saeki-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 738-0721\, Japan CATEGORIES:Free,Live Music,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/yuki-jazz-festival.jpg GEO:34.473643;132.238996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yuki Kouryu Taiken Center Yukicho Oaza Tada Saeki-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 738-0721 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Yukicho Oaza Tada\, Saeki-ku:geo:132.238996,34.473643 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160709 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20160702T063910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T064012Z UID:10006658-1467352800-1467957599@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Tanabata Illuminations in Shukkeien DESCRIPTION:The lawn area in front of the Seifukan tea house in Hiroshima’s Shukkei-en Garden is illuminated by blue LEDs to create a terrestrial Milky Way. \nYou can also write your Tanabata wishes on colored tanzaku paper strips and hang them in the bamboo tree until July 7. \nThe garden is open until 9pm and final admission is 8:30pm. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/tanabata-illuminations-in-shukkeien/ LOCATION:Shukkeien Garden\, 2-11 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0014\, Japan CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shukkeien-tanabata-illuminations.jpg GEO:34.400572;132.467395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0014 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2-11 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku:geo:132.467395,34.400572 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20160805T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20160805T124000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20150716T034600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T021635Z UID:10004978-1470400200-1470400800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Free screening of Pica-don DESCRIPTION:Free screening of Japanese animator Renzo Kinoshita’s Pica-don short film in the basement of the East Wing of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. \nThe 7 minute film can be seen below in poor quality – please be advised that although it is animation and made for children\, it doesn’t pull any punches in its depictions of the effect of the blast on its victims. \n \nThis screening is followed by testimony in English by an A-bomb survivor at 2:30pm on August 5 and at 1pm on August 7. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/free-screening-of-pica-don/2016-08-05/ LOCATION:Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims\, 1-6 Nakajima-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0811\, Japan CATEGORIES:Film,Free,Peace,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pica-don.jpg GEO:34.3932911;132.4535064 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims 1-6 Nakajima-cho Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0811 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1-6 Nakajima-cho\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4535064,34.3932911 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20161001T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20161001T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20130927T081231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T095624Z UID:10003529-1475334000-1475348400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Hiroshima Sake Festival DESCRIPTION:October 1 is “Sake Day”. To commemorate (justify?) the day the Hiroshima Sake Association holds a little sake festival in Alice Garden every year. \nIt is a great opportunity to get in some practice before the Saijo Sake Festival by sampling some of the region’s many excellent sake varieties. The price can’t be beat either. \nTickets: \n\n¥1500 all you can drink (plastic cup)\n¥500 to sample 5 kinds of sake URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/hiroshima-sake-festival/ LOCATION:Alice Garden\, 8 Shintenchi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, Japan CATEGORIES:Food and drink,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hiroshima-sake-festival-2017.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hiroshima Prefectural Sake Association":MAILTO:sake@hirosake.or.jp GEO:34.3915441;132.4620224 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alice Garden 8 Shintenchi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 Shintenchi\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4620224,34.3915441 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161018 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20140707T014631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T231527Z UID:10005155-1476597600-1476683999@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Hiroshima Mikan Half Marathon and 10K DESCRIPTION:Officially measured\, pretty\, undulating course that runs between the coast and mikan orange groves in the Ogaki area of the island of Etajima. \nAccess: is possible by ferry and event shuttle bus. \nDistances & start times \n\nFamily 1km 10:05\nHalf marathon 10:35 (over 18s only)\n10km 10:45 (High school and older)\n5km 10:55 (Junior high school and older)\n3km 10:58 (Elementary school and older)\n\nEntry fees \n\nAdults ¥3500\nUnder 18s ¥1300\n\nOnline entry at Runnet and Sports Entry. \nEntry deadline: June 29-August 12 (but it fills up fast) \nMore details (in Japanese) here. \n \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/hiroshima-mikan-half-marathon-and-10k/ LOCATION:Ogaki High School\, 1118 Oobara\, Oogaki-cho\, Etajima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 737-2213\, Japan CATEGORIES:Running,Sport ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mikan-marathon-2016.jpg GEO:34.1745444;132.4591467 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ogaki High School 1118 Oobara Oogaki-cho Etajima-shi Hiroshima-ken 737-2213 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1118 Oobara\, Oogaki-cho:geo:132.4591467,34.1745444 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20161223T210000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20161224T050000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20161223T003417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161223T003417Z UID:10006679-1482526800-1482555600@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Nagarekawa Lover's Rock DESCRIPTION:Special Guest \n\nCOJIE from Mighty Crown\n\nSelecter \n\nDemus from Big Stone\nConquer-D from Big Stone\nPOM from Apple knocker\nAgacy from Filter King\nHalavic\nDr.Zee\nDr.Love\n\nAdmission includes 1 drink. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/nagarekawa-lovers-rock/ LOCATION:Bar Edge\, B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima\, 730-0028\, Japan CATEGORIES:DJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nagarekawa-lovers-rock.jpg GEO:34.3889694;132.4630947 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima 730-0028 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4630947,34.3889694 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170214 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20161026T110008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T110008Z UID:10006674-1483682400-1486965599@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Nanzan Shimizu: Hiroshima's The Master of Modern Metalwork DESCRIPTION:Shimizu Nanzan was born in Mihara in Hiroshima prefecture and entered the Tokyo School of Fine Arts the year after its establishment. He became a teacher in Kagawa after finishing the post-graduate department in metal carving. In 1915\, at the age of 40\, he resigned and embarked on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. He served as professor of metal carving at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts from 1919 until 1945. He was appointed a Teishitsu gigei-in or Imperial Court Artist in 1934. \nAdmission:\nAdult ¥1100\nHigh School & College ¥700\nElementary School & Junior High School ¥400 URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/nanzan-shimizu-exhibition/ LOCATION:Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum\, 2-22 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0014\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nanzan-shimizu-exhibition.png GEO:34.3998599;132.4662533 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum 2-22 Kaminobori-cho Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken 730-0014 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2-22 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4662533,34.3998599 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170115T080000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20161222T113618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170114T023618Z UID:10006678-1484467200-1484467200@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Daiichi Gekijyo Strip Theater Farewell Tour DESCRIPTION:The Daiichi Gekijo strip theater closes at the end of January of 40 years of dancing and titillation. If a “traditional” Japanese strip show is something you’d like to check out\, but you are a little wary of going alone\, why not join Deep Hiroshima columnist and owner of Organza who leads one final group visit before the theater closes and the building is torn down. \nJanuary 15\n16:15 show (4 dancers/2 hours)\nAssemble at Organza by 15:10 to join the urban walking group or at the theater before the show starts. \nAdmission ¥5000 (¥3000 for women)\nIt’s OK to take food and drinks into the show with you\, and it is OK to come and go during the show. \nStrictly adult only and not advised for those offended by a close examination of female anatomy. \nRead one person’s take on the first group tour to the Daiichi Gekijyo at the end of 2015. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/daiichi-gekijyo-strip-theater-farewell-tour/ LOCATION:Daiichi Gekijo Strip Theater\, 9-3 Yagenbori\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima\, 730-0027\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Daiichi-gekijo-strip-tour.jpg GEO:34.3896221;132.4658749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Daiichi Gekijo Strip Theater 9-3 Yagenbori Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima 730-0027 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9-3 Yagenbori\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4658749,34.3896221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170328 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20161026T120317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T120317Z UID:10006675-1486792800-1490594399@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Museum of Fine Arts\, Reims Exibition DESCRIPTION:400 years of French art from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts\, Reims\, the city in which France’s kings were crowned for centuries. This exhibition includes works by Jacques-Louis David\, Pissaro\, Gaugin and Sisley. There are also works by Japanese–French painter\, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita. \nAdmission:\nAdult: ¥1300\nHigh School & College: ¥1000\nElementary School & Junior High: ¥600 \nImage: Avenue de l’Opera\, Camille Pissarro\, 1898 Musée des Beaux-Arts Reims URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/museum-of-fine-arts-reims-exibition/ LOCATION:Hiroshima Museum of Art\, 3-2 Motomachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0011\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Avenue-de-LOpera-Camille-Pissaro.jpg GEO:34.3985684;132.4601946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima Museum of Art 3-2 Motomachi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken 730-0011 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-2 Motomachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi:geo:132.4601946,34.3985684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170222T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170215T015926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T015926Z UID:10005039-1487793600-1487797200@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Deep Hiroshima Salon Vol 3 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd episode of the Deep Hiroshima Salon\, where hosts Organ-za owner\, Deep Hiroshima columnist and all round bohemian impresario\, Goto Izumi\, and GetHiroshima co-founder\, Paul Walsh\, take a look at some of Hiroshima’s lesser known attractions from an outsider perspective. \nThis episode we will be taking a deep dive into the blood and guts world of Hiroshima’s backstreet soul food Dengaku and our special guest is the proprietor of horror cafe Bateren. \nThe show itself is an hour long (8-9pm)\, but please hang around afterwards for a mingle and a chat. Those that can’t make it can see the show streamed live on the HibiHiroshima YouTube channel. \nThere is no entrance fee\, but please order a drink or some food when you arrive. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/deep-hiroshima-salon-vol-3/ LOCATION:Organza\, 2F Morimoro Building\, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0805\, Japan CATEGORIES:Free,Talks & Lectures,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Deep-Hiroshima-Salon-Vol-3.jpg GEO:34.3990934;132.4491591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Organza 2F Morimoro Building 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0805 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2F Morimoro Building\, 1-4-32 Tokaichi-machi\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4491591,34.3990934 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170225 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170215T012717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T012717Z UID:10005019-1487829600-1487915999@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:63rd Japan Traditional Kogei - Art Crafts - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual exhibition of traditional crafts at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum elevated to the level of art is always fascinating and always attracts a lot of local interest. \nCombine this exhibition with a look at the plum blossoms in neighboring Shukkei-en Garden (show your exhibition ticket and admission to the garden is reduced to ¥100). \nOpen: 09:00-17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) \nAdmission: \n\nAdult: ¥700\nCollege/High School: ¥400\nJunior High 6 younger: Free URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/63rd-japan-traditional-kogei-art-crafts-exhibition/2017-02-23/ LOCATION:Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum\, 2-22 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0014\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Top,Traditional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/63rd-Japan-Traditional-Kogei-Art-Crafts-Exhibition.jpg GEO:34.3998599;132.4662533 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum 2-22 Kaminobori-cho Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken 730-0014 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2-22 Kaminobori-cho\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4662533,34.3998599 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170418 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170307T010950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T030450Z UID:10005041-1488348000-1492408799@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Yamashita Kiyoshi Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Exhibition at the Okuda Genso-Sayume Art Museum in Miyoshi of works by the Japanese artist nicknamed “The Naked General” and also known as the Japanese Van Gogh. \nYamashita used the chigiri-e method of sticking torn pieces of colored paper together to depict the scenery he saw on his travels. One of the most famous examples of this is his representation of the Nagaoka fireworks display (shown above) which is included in this exhibition. Also are pictures from his travels in Europe. \nAdmission: \n\nAdult ¥1000\nPair ticket ¥1800\nHigh School & College ¥500\nJunior High and younger free\n\nImage: Fireworks\, NAGAOKA paper-mosaic picture by Yamashita Kiyoshi\, 1950 \nRead more about Yamashita Kiyoshi on Wikipedia. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/yamashita-kiyoshi-exhibition/ LOCATION:Okuda Genso Sayume Museum\, 453-6 Higashi-sakeya-machi\, Miyoshi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 728-0023\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Fireworks NAGAOKA-paper-mosaic-picture-by-Yamashita-Kiyoshi-1950.jpg GEO:34.7763305;132.8683456 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Okuda Genso Sayume Museum 453-6 Higashi-sakeya-machi Miyoshi-shi Hiroshima-ken 728-0023 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=453-6 Higashi-sakeya-machi:geo:132.8683456,34.7763305 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170303T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170211T011451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T011451Z UID:10005013-1488535200-1488560400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:International Students Visual Arts Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Hiroshima International School Grade 12 students will be presenting their artwork to the public at the Hitomachi Plaza (Machizukuri plaza) next to Fukuromachi school from March 3rd to March 5th. Free entry to the public from 10am to 5pm each day. \nArtwork by Reiko Ishiyama\, Youki Kotani\, Vivica Daniel\, Ray Katsumi and Erika Kodama. The student artists will be introducing their artwork to visitors. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/international-students-visual-arts-exhibit/2017-03-03/ LOCATION:Machizukuri Shimin Koryu Plaza\, 6-36 Fukuromachi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0036\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16601849_1209836382405100_3585806634107222518_o.jpg GEO:34.391794;132.4584228 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Machizukuri Shimin Koryu Plaza 6-36 Fukuromachi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0036 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6-36 Fukuromachi\, Naka-ku:geo:132.4584228,34.391794 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170314 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20160114T060002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T103057Z UID:10006534-1489212000-1489384799@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Hiroshima Port Festival DESCRIPTION:The Hiroshima Port Festival or minato festa is held in the park in front of the Hiroshima Port ferry terminal in Ujina over two days. There are a collection of food and craft stalls as well as inflatables for little kids to bounce around in and various stage performances. In an attempt to include the island of Ninoshima in the action there will be a few events going on across the water too. \nOpen: 10:00 – 16:00 \nSee photos from the 2015 event here. \nURL: http://minatofesta.com/ URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/hiroshima-port-festival/ LOCATION:Hiroshima Minato Koen Park\, 23-53\, 2 chome\, Ujina-kaigan\, Minami-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 734-0011\, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Food and drink,Free,Fun and games ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ujina-minato-festa.jpg GEO:34.3554421;132.4687752 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima Minato Koen Park 23-53 2 chome Ujina-kaigan Minami-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 734-0011 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23-53\, 2 chome\, Ujina-kaigan\, Minami-ku:geo:132.4687752,34.3554421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170322 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170308T063530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T092110Z UID:10005043-1489298400-1490075999@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Saijo Sakagura Art Festival →Connect← DESCRIPTION:9 day art festival in Saijo’s historic sakagura sake brewing district. Each exhibit is housed in one of 7 sake breweries and is a collaboration between pairs of sculptors and musicians.\nIt’s a great opportunity to wander the breweries and taste some of their prize-winning brews at discounted prices as you take in the art installations. \nEvery year the event has taken a theme from stages of sake production: “polish” in 2013\, “fermentation” in 2014\, “ripen” in 2014 and “pour” in 2016. This year\, the artists were tasked with coming up with something on the theme of “clear and naorai (feast)”. \nArtists and locations \nSanyotsuru [山陽鶴]\nFukushima Toshio (福島俊を) and Kobayashi Yoshio (小林義男) \nKamotsuru [賀茂鶴]\nYokoi Ryouya [横井涼也] and Okada Yuuma [小方佑馬]  \n歴史庭園の土蔵\nTakata Izumi [高田泉] and Ogawa Takahiro [小川貴弘] \nSaijo-no-kura [西条の倉]\nKondou Kouhei [近藤康平 ] and kiyo [きよ] \nAsahi-machi-no-go [あさひまちにのご]\nYuQi Shinohara [ゆき しのはら] and taqano [たかの] \nFukubijin [福美人]\nKasai Misato [笠井美里] and Nakamura Mizuki [中村美月] \nKamoizumi [賀茂泉]\nIkeda Yoshito [池田嘉人] and Muneno Akira [宗野晃] \nOpen: March 12-20\, 11:00-16:00 \nAdmission\nThere are two kinds of tickets available. \n\n¥500 pass (valid for one day and includes entrance to 5 venues)\n¥1000 pass (valid for one day and includes entrance to all venues\, a limited edition ceramic sake cup with which to enjoy sake samples)\n\nThe Connect event is running contiguously with another student art event\, so there should be other art themed events and workshops going on in the same area at the same time. \nSeems like the perfect opportunity to sip and wander. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/saijo-sakagura-art-festival-connect/ LOCATION:Saijo\, Saijo\, Higashi-hiroshima\, Hiroshima\, 739-0011\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Food and drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/saijo-sakagura-art-festival-connect-1.jpg GEO:34.4327186;132.7457787 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saijo Saijo Higashi-hiroshima Hiroshima 739-0011 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Saijo:geo:132.7457787,34.4327186 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170312T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170312T223000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170308T072810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T051058Z UID:10005044-1489338000-1489357800@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL HIROSHIMA DANCEFLOOR #1 DESCRIPTION:SHIN-GEN-CHI ☓ PEXPOX ☓ HARO WORKS presents【TRADITIONAL HIROSHIMA DANCEFLOOR #1】 \nA frankly mental night of hardcore noise\, underground art and culture at Club Quattro. \n黒パイプ(東京)\nhttp://kuropipe.net/ \n伊東篤宏 (東京)\nhttp://gotobai.net/ \nKLEPTOMANIAC(広島)\nhttp://kleptomaniac.seesaa.net/ \nMikaTen(T.美川(非常階段/INCAPACITANTS) × テンテンコ)(東京)\nhttps://soundcloud.com/tentenko/mikaten-angel-noise \n石頭地蔵 (熊本)\nhttp://ishiatamazizo.blog.fc2.com/ \nS/T(Acid Mothers Temple)(福岡)\nhttps://soundcloud.com/spacetime246 \njailbird Y(広島)\nhttps://pexpox1.bandcamp.com/album/jailbird-y \nnuill & un cuento de hadas(広島)\nhttp://nuillnuill.tumblr.com/ \nPINK SNIPER(CRZKNY\,stabilo (speaker gain teardrop))(広島)\nhttps://crzkny.bandcamp.com/\nhttp://speakergainteardrop.com/stabilo/ \nLIVE COLLAGE \n河村康輔 X filmout X 葉朗\nhttp://kosukekawamura.tumblr.com/\nhttp://filmout.jp/\nhttps://twitter.com/Hello_86_ \nDJ \nchann yuu\nhttps://twitter.com/channnyuuuu \nTickets:\nAdv ¥3000 +1 drink\nDoor ¥3500 +1 drink \nOpen:\nDoors open 16:30  \nStart 17:00 URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/traditional-hiroshima-dancefloor-1/ LOCATION:Club Quattro\, 10F PARCO Honkan\, Hondori 10-1\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0035\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TRADITIONAL-HIROSHIMA-DANCEFLOOR-1.png GEO:34.3928606;132.460592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Club Quattro 10F PARCO Honkan Hondori 10-1 Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0035 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10F PARCO Honkan\, Hondori 10-1\, Naka-ku:geo:132.460592,34.3928606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170314T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170314T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170313T224857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T224955Z UID:10005046-1489521600-1489521600@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Greg Fox Japan Tour 2017 DESCRIPTION:Good drummers aren’t uncommon. Great ones are. We still mourn Keith Moon of the Who and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin as the jolly bashers of modernity. Here comes the future\, they seemed to be telling us with their sensational ka-blammo. Together\, they popularized the notion that\, in rock-and-roll\, a drummer’s unsolemn duty is to establish a sense of time while happily smashing it to bits. Greg Fox reactivates that idea for the Information Age. \n-Chris Richards\, Washington Post \n\nGreg Fox\nanndoe (jailbird Y)\nanndoe 乗る (crazy kenny+ラッセン)\nDJ GOD BIRD\n\nAdmission:\nAdvance ¥2000\nDoor ¥2800 \nDoors open: 19:00\nStart: 20:00 URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/greg-fox-japan-tour-2017/ LOCATION:Ondo Ongaku Shokudo\, B1F 6-3 Tanaka-machi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi (Ondo Onsen Building)\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0026\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Greg-Fox-at-Ondo-Ongaku-Shokudo.jpg GEO:34.388344;132.46434 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ondo Ongaku Shokudo B1F 6-3 Tanaka-machi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi (Ondo Onsen Building) Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 730-0026 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=B1F 6-3 Tanaka-machi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi (Ondo Onsen Building):geo:132.46434,34.388344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170317T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170318T020000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20120217T015233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T233801Z UID:10003562-1489770000-1489802400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day Celebrations at Molly Malone's DESCRIPTION:Don something green and go enjoy the craic at Molly Malone’s for a night of green beer\, traditional Irish food\, giveaways and\, of course\, many pints of the black stuff. \n\nHappy Hour: 17:00-19:00\nMusic by DJ Matt from 20:00\n\n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/st-patricks-day-celebrations-at-molly-malones/ LOCATION:Molly Malone’s\, 1-20 Shintenchi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima-ken\, 730-0034\, Japan CATEGORIES:DJ,Free,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/st-patricks-day-molly-malones-2017.jpg GEO:34.3917524;132.463289 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Molly Malone’s 1-20 Shintenchi Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken 730-0034 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1-20 Shintenchi\, Naka-ku\, Hiroshima-shi:geo:132.463289,34.3917524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170411 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170321T233845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T233845Z UID:10005050-1490421600-1491803999@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Illuminated Sakura in Miyoshi DESCRIPTION:The blossoms of the 1000 or so cherry trees in Miyoshi’s Ozaekiyama Park and along the Gononokawa Roverside are illuminated for two weeks between 18:00 and 22:00. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/illuminated-sakura-in-miyoshi/ LOCATION:Ozekiyama Koen Park\, Miyoshi-cho chujo\, Miyoshi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 728-0021 \, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Flowers and nature,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ozekiyama-Koen-Miyoshi-Sakura-Light-Up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170402T220000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170402T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170321T232527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T232527Z UID:10005048-1491170400-1491170400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Miyoshi Sakura Matsuri DESCRIPTION:Miyoshi’s cherry blossom festival runs from March 25-April 9\, but the main event is on Sunday\, April 2 this year. Held under and among the 1000 or so cherry trees in Ozekiyama-koen Park and alongside the Gonokawa River near Miyoshi’s historical district\, it is a very pretty\, pretty local affair with stalls selling food and nik naks as well as stage performances which include children’s kagura dance. \nThe cherry blossoms are illuminated 18:00-22:00 URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/miyoshi-sakura-matsuri/ LOCATION:Ozekiyama Koen Park\, Miyoshi-cho chujo\, Miyoshi-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 728-0021 \, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Flowers and nature,Free,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Miyoshi-Sakura-Matsuri-Ozekiyama-Koen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170411 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170406T082639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T095144Z UID:10006680-1491631200-1491803999@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Hanamono Peach Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:This is liveliest event of the year in Kaizumi [川角]\, nicknamed the “Closest Village to Heaven” for its high elevation and its elderly population\, is when people from all over the region tackle to the narrow winding roads up through steeply stacked rice terraces to see the 2000 or so peach trees in bloom. \nThe blossoms can viewed at any time while in bloom (and photographers may want to avoid the crowds)\, but there is a great atmosphere during the festival with food stalls\, chindon-ya marching bands parading among the trees and other local entertainments. \nNotice\n2017’s unusual weather means that the hanamono blossoms are little behind schedule and it is unlikely that they will be at full bloom by April 8. Keep an eye on their progress on this page. \nHere is a photo they posted of some of the blossoms on April 5\, 2017 \n \n \nIt can be tricky to get to Kaizumi and easy to miss the turn. Keep a look out for signs to the Kandani inada rice terraces [神谷棚田] and for Tengoku ni ichiban chikai sato [天国に一番近い里] which is the Japanese for”The closest village to heaven” and the upright green flags you can see below. If you can get to Hasumi Resort Center [はすみリゾートセンター] near Kuchiba Station shuttle buses will be running from there from 9am. The adventurous might like to take the Sanko-sen train line from Miyoshi at 10:02 and get off at Kuchiba and take the shuttle bus (be sure to check your return options though – train schedules are here). \n \nFestival Pamphlets in English \n  URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/hanamono-peach-blossom-festival/ LOCATION:Kaizumi Village\, Kaizumi\, Kuchiba\, Ohnan-cho\, Oochi-gen\, Shimane-ken\, 696-0602\, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Flowers and nature,Food and drink,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Hanamomo-peach-blossom-festival-in-Kaizumi-Ohnan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170415T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170415T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20120328T225959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T001248Z UID:10003570-1492250400-1492272000@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:HIS International Festival DESCRIPTION:The Hiroshima International School is hosting an International Festival open to the community on Saturday April 15th from 10:00 to 16:00. \nThere will be an assortment of international foods to purchase\, a baked goods booth\, games for all ages\, stamp rally\, performances\, and more! \nFree admission. Food and games charged at a nominal fee for fundraising. \nSome free parking\, but please read the information below on how to get there using public transportation because parking is limited. URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/his-international-festival/ LOCATION:Hiroshima International School\, HIS\, Kurakake 3-49-1\, Hiroshima 〒739-1743\, Hiroshima city\, Asa-kita-ku\, Hiroshima\, 739-1743\, Japan CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Festivals,Food and drink,Free,Fun and games,Live Music,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hiroshima-international-school-festival.jpg GEO:34.4754179;132.5304553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima International School HIS Kurakake 3-49-1 Hiroshima 〒739-1743 Hiroshima city Asa-kita-ku Hiroshima 739-1743 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=HIS\, Kurakake 3-49-1\, Hiroshima 〒739-1743:geo:132.5304553,34.4754179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170422T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170422T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20170420T053833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T053951Z UID:10006682-1492884000-1492898400@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Yokogawa Charity Art Festival Opening Party DESCRIPTION:Pre-event held on the night before the charity art exhibition to raise funds funds for the victims in the affected areas of the 3/11/2011 earthquake and tsunami catastrophe in Japan held in conjunction with the annual Yokogawa Fushigi-ichi STreet Festival. \nThe party is a fundraiser with all of the ¥1000 admission fee will be donated. There will also be German food\, beer\, wine and soft drinks. \nDoor open at 18:00 and the music starts at 19:00. \n\n19:00 mew-mew live\n20:00 Presentation: The Japan Culture Book and Beyond by Fumiko Miura\n20:30 Wayne B. live URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/yokogawa-charity-art-festival-opening-party/ LOCATION:SEED Art Laboratory\, 2F 3-1-14 Yokogawa-cho\, Nishi-ku\, Hiroshima-shi\, Hiroshima-ken\, 733-0011\, Japan CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Live Music,Talks & Lectures,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Yokogawa-Charity-Art-Festival-Opening-Party.jpg GEO:34.4082703;132.4521253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SEED Art Laboratory 2F 3-1-14 Yokogawa-cho Nishi-ku Hiroshima-shi Hiroshima-ken 733-0011 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2F 3-1-14 Yokogawa-cho\, Nishi-ku:geo:132.4521253,34.4082703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20170528T163000 DTSTAMP:20240329T035222 CREATED:20150511T075909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T032334Z UID:10003557-1494666000-1495989000@gethiroshima.com SUMMARY:Rose Festival at Hiroshima Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:The rose garden at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens is covers 1600 square meters and contains 570 different varieties of rose. Including other parts of the gardens there are some 850 varieties on display in total including modern roses\, old roses\, pure bred roses and roses gifted to Hiroshima\, named after Hiroshima and even created in Hiroshima. \nDownload the flyer here [Japanese PDF] URL:https://gethiroshima.com/event/rose-festival-at-hiroshima-botanical-gardens/ LOCATION:Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens\, 495\, Kurashige 3-chome\, Saeki-ku\, Hiroshima\, Hiroshima\, 731-5156\, Japan CATEGORIES:Family,Flowers and nature,Top ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gethiroshima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Rose-Festival-at-the-Hiroshima-Botanical-Gardens.jpg GEO:34.3907061;132.3474386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens 495 Kurashige 3-chome Saeki-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima 731-5156 Japan;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=495\, Kurashige 3-chome\, Saeki-ku:geo:132.3474386,34.3907061 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR