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Hanami In Hiroshima

March 27, 2017April 25, 2017 Paul Walsh 4656 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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Ume at Shukkei-en Garden 2017

February 28, 2017March 25, 2017 Paul Walsh 922 Views 0 Comment Shukkei-en, spring, ume plum blossom

Harbingers of spring, the ume plum blossoms in Shukkei-en Garden ume grove are nearing full bloom.

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Sakura cherry blossoms at Ushita Sogo Koen Park

February 27, 2017April 4, 2017 Paul Walsh 606 Views 0 Comment Cherry Blossom, hanami, Sakura, spring

Ushita Sogo Koen Park has many large, beautiful cherry tress are laden with gorgeous blossoms during sakura season and is

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Sakura on a rainy day at Kintai Bridge

April 1, 2016April 5, 2017 Paul Walsh 1250 Views 0 Comment hanami, Iwakuni, Sakura, spring

It happens every year. You spend weeks looking forward to spreading out under cherry trees laden with sakura blossoms, stunning

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Manchester United Soccer Schools Coming to Hiroshima

December 7, 2012March 7, 2017 Paul Walsh 1173 Views 0 Comment April, bilingual, camp, English spoken, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, March, sports, spring

Do you or your friends have kids who love soccer? How do you think they would like to spend three

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Arts & Entertainment Features Festivals 

Kinsai YOSAKOI Dance Parade

May 11, 2012January 5, 2016 jjwalsh 1017 Views 0 Comment dance, Family-friendly, flower festival, Hiroshima city, Kid-friendly, matsuri, spring

The final day of Hiroshima’s annual Flower Festival is all about Yosakoi. Whether you are interested in Japanese dance or

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