Hiroshima to host 2023 G7 Summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced today that Hiroshima will host the 2023 G7 Summit. This will be the first time the summit has been held in an A-bombed city since it began in 1975.
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3.5m Great White Shark Caught in Suo Oshima
A 3.5m-long Great White Shark was caught un the nets of a Suo Oshima fisherman in the early hours off May 22.
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Limited in scale, but Tōkasan Yukata Festival returns June 3rd-5th
Tōkasan yukata festival returns after a 2 year COVID induced break. However, we have to wait another year for it
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony attendees to increase fourfold
3,550 people will attend the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on August 6th year, a fourfold
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Guaranteed entries to Japan’s premiere cycling event on offer to international residents
The Shimanami Kaido’s biggest cycling event Cycling Shimanami, returns on October 30, 2022 after a 4-year hiatus. Not only held on Japan’s most impressive cycle route, it is also the only cycling event in Japan in which you can ride on an expressway.
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Giant Salamander: Far from home
A giant salamander which headed to town from its native habitat captured the attention and hearts of Hiroshima locals this week.
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Miyajima torii gate restoration to be completed by end of 2022
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima has announced that restoration of its great “floating” torii gate will be completed by the end of this year.
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Hiroshima Carp tickets go on sale March 8
Hiroshima Carp 2022 home games tickets go on sale March 8
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COVID shots available to 5-11 year olds from early March
Hiroshima, Higashi-hiroshima and Hatsukaichi cities to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 from early March.
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Holy twin cities Batman! Fukuyama seals link with Gotham
Fukuyama signs twin cities agreement with Gotham City, home of The Batman.
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Hiroshima tram derailed in collision with car
RCC News reports that a Hiroshima city tram was derailed in a collision with car this morning.
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s 2022 season kicks off
Sanfrecce Hiroshima kick off the 2022 J1 League soccer season at home, Saturday February 19.
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Hiroshima Omicron measures to be extended but relaxed
The state of quasi-emergency to contain the spread of Omicron, in place since January 9, will be extended in Hiroshima again.
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Hiroshima City COVID booster shot roll out to all adults now underway
COVID-19 booster shots are now being made available to all adults in Hiroshima City 6 months after their 2nd vaccination.
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Hiroshima Carp 2022 Merchandise
You can always count on the Hiroshima Carp to put out weird and wacky merchandise, and for their famously passionate fans to buy it!
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First akiya compulsory demolition in Hiroshima City
The first compulsory demolition of a vacant house (akiya) in Hiroshima City began in Higashi-ku today.
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Hiroshima Prefecture: Omicron more likely to show symptoms, 10% asymptomatic
Hiroshima Prefecture has analyzed the symptoms of 405 COVID-19 patients who are thought to be highly likely to have contracted
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Iwakuni air base confirms 80 new COVID-19 cases, Dec 29
80 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on the MCAS Iwakuni yesterday, December 29. This brings the total number of confirmed cases on the air base to 95 this since December 21.
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Join the Sorasaya tondo festival
A great opportunity to take part in one of the year’s best local festivals, for adults and kids alike.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots Roll Out Begins in Chugoku Region
The roll out of COVID-19 vaccination booster shots began in the five Chugoku region prefectures this week. In line with
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IKEA confirms no Hiroshima Store
It has been confirmed that IKEA will not be opening a store in Hiroshima, at least for the time being.
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Local restrictions to continue in Hiroshima after end of COVID-19 S.O.E.
The COVID-19 state of emergency come to an end tomorrow, September 30. However, Hiroshima Prefecture is to continue to impose restrictions on local bars and restaurants in 4 areas for an additional 2 weeks.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed
The COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed in Hiroshima after a slow start, thanks to a boost from universities and private companies.
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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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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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