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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Author: Paul Walsh
New COVID-19 variants in Hiroshima – the situation so far
24 cases of new COVID-19 variants have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture so far, most within Hiroshima City.
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68-year-old man arrested for Shimanami hold up
A 68-year-old man has been arrested for holding up a LAWSON convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido bike route in the early hours of March 18.
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Masked man robs Shimanami konbini at knifepoint
A masked man made off with ¥82,000 after robbing a Shimanami konbini at knifepoint.
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Hanami 2021 is a go… kind of
The second cherry blossom season of the pandemic will allow for low key hanami parties that follow COVID-19 prevention measures.
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Yozakura illuminated cherry blossoms at Shukkei-en
Every spring Shukkei-en Garden opens late and lights up the beautiful blossoms on its many varieties of cherry trees. It
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Hiroshima trials general PCR testing for 6,000
Hiroshima trials general PCR testing for 6,000 peiople who live and work in certain parts of the city this week.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 first phase priority groups announced
A total of 1,190,000 Hiroshima Prefecture residents will be included in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations reports Chugoku Shimbun.
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Megahira Hot Spring
Onsen hot spring facility in the mountains near Hiroshima with mixed bathing in swimsuits; perfect for families & those not quite ready for the full Japanese bath experience.
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Hiroshima Kagura refuses to succumb to the coronavirus demon
In response to COVID-19, Hiroshima Kagura goes online to share the thrilling traditional performance art form with the world.
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