Hiroshima, Chugoku vaccination roll out in numbers
We are now a month into the COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Hiroshima and the Chugoku Region. We look at how it’s progressing.
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Author: Paul Walsh
Large snapping turtle causes a stir in Kure
The discovery of a large snapping turtle at a bus stop caused a stir in the sleepy town of Ondo in Kure last week.
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COVID-19 state of emergency extended until June 20th
Hiroshima is one of 9 prefectures to extend the current COVID-19 state of emergency with some restrictions eased.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 state of emergency extension likely
Hiroshima governor Yuzaki gave a strong indication yesterday that he would request extension of the current the COVID-19 state of emergency.
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More Hiroshima Carp COVID-19 infections announced
7 more Hiroshima Carp players, a coach and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 it was announced last night.
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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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Bear sightings in Asaminami-ku
If you go down to the river you may be in for a big surprise. Black bears are waking up and there have been several sightings in the Hiroshima burbs.
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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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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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Hiroshima Prefecture over 65s COVID-19 vaccination schedule
A summary of dates for the start of COVID-19 vaccination reservations and start of actual vaccinations for people 65 and over across Hiroshima Prefecture.
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