COVID-19 state of emergency lifted, prevention measures continue
The COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted in Hiroshima and Okayama, but measures to prevent a 5th wave in place into July.
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Author: GetHiroshima
Large-scale vaccinations off to sluggish start in Hiroshima
Usage at two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centers in Hiroshima City is disappointingly low on the first two days of opening.
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Great Mihara air conditioner heist beffudles authorities
A recent spate of air conditioning unit thefts in rural Mihara has local authorities scratching their heads.
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Hiroshima Memorial Sparrows To Be Left In Peace
Local authorities have taken a heartwarming stance on a family of sparrows that have recently taken up residence in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Arrives in Chugoku Region Amid COVID Surge
A much scaled down Olympic torch relay will be making its way through Hiroshima and the Chugoku Region over the next few days.
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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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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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5 great coffee shops in Matsue
Though there is plenty to keep history and Japanese culture buffs busy on a visit to Matsue in Shimane Prefecture,
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Matsue’s Surprising Kyomise District
If you are looking to get off the beaten track in Matsue, a good place to start is the Kyomise
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Tea culture for all in Matsue
Matsue, the castle town on the Japan Sea coast in Shimane Prefecture, is a place where Japanese traditional culture is
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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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Go behind the scenes of Hiroshima Kagura
The Hiroshima Kagura: Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a unique opportunity to get an up close look at what it takes to produce and protect this spectacular traditional folk art.
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Lukewarm response to general PCR testing trial in Hiroshima City
Only just over half of available PCR tests taken up by residents in designated parts of Hiroshima city’s Naka-ku ward in COVID-19 general testing trial.
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Emergency measures extended as number of COVID-19 cases drop
Daily COVID-19 cases have dropped steeply in recent days, but authorities are asking for cooperation with continued virus prevention measures.
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Hiroshima Flower Festival To be Held, But Not As We Know It
It was announced January 27 that the 2021 Hiroshima Flower Festival will go ahead, albeit in a very different form than we are used to, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hiroshima City COVID-19 Vaccination Plan First Look
Chugoku Shimbun reports that the Hiroshima City government is making preparations for the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring.
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Hiroshima extends and expands COVID-19 emergency measures
[January 15, 2021]
Yesterday, Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki announced that current business restrictions and emergency measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus in Hiroshima are to be be extended and expanded.
Hiroshima Prepares For New Year Under Pandemic Shadow
After gaining a degree of control over the spread of COVID-19 in the autumn, December 2020 has seen a resurgence
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Bar & Restaurant Winter Holiday Openings 2020/21
Hiroshima bars and restaurants opening within guidelines over the 2020/21 winter holiday.
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Online Winter Kagura Festival
Xmas is coming early for fans of Hiroshima Kagura around the world.
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Mazda Stadium capacity extended after Hiroshima Covid-19 alert level lowered
Maximum attendance at Hiroshima Carp games to be raised from 5,000 to 16,500 after Covid-19 restrictions eased.
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Drive-through PCR Tests Coming to Iwakuni
A drive-through PCR testing center is coming to Iwakuni from September 10, at a former waste processing plant.
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Iwakuni gang shooting arrest
A man is in custody connected with the shooting of a gang leader in Iwakuni on the night of Sunday, August 15.
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Covid-19, 4 new cases in Hiroshima Pref, 2 in Okayama Pref
4 new cases of Covid-19 were announced in Hiroshima Prefecture and 2 in Okayama Prefecture on July 20
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Banned YouTuber angers Yamaguchi for spreading Covid-19
Banned Japanese YouTube “prankster” has angered Yamaguchi locals for bringing and spreading Covid-19 on a tour of the prefecture.
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Fukuyama nightlife cluster, new Covid-19 cases in Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Okayama
Two new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Hiroshima City July 16. A nightlife cluster grows in Fukuyama City. New cases in Okayama and Yamaguchi prefectures.
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Covid-19: 21 new cases in Hiroshima, Iwakuni & Chugoku Region in 2 days
July 15, 2020 21 new cases of Covid-19 have been announced in the Chugoku Region over July 14 and 15.
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4 new Covid-19 cases in Hiroshima City, 1 in Tottori Pref
July 13, 2020 4 new cases of Covid-19 in Hiroshima City have been announced since we published our last update
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7 new Covid-19 cases in Hiroshima City, Tokyo connections predominate
8 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been announced in Hiroshima City over the past few days.
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Hiroshima prison inmate tests positive for Covid-19, new case in Hatsukaichi
July 8, 2020 Hiroshima Prison inmate tests positive for Covid-19 Hiroshima City announced July 7 that an inmate at the
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