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.

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.

Hiroshima, Higashi-hiroshima and Hatsukaichi cities to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 from early March.

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Fukuyama signs twin cities agreement with Gotham City, home of The Batman.

RCC News reports that a Hiroshima city tram was derailed in a collision with car this morning.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima kick off the 2022 J1 League soccer season at home, Saturday February 19.

The state of quasi-emergency to contain the spread of Omicron, in place since January 9, will be extended in Hiroshima again.

COVID-19 booster shots are now being made available to all adults in Hiroshima City 6 months after their 2nd vaccination.

You can always count on the Hiroshima Carp to put out weird and wacky merchandise, and for their famously passionate fans to buy it!

The first compulsory demolition of a vacant house (akiya) in Hiroshima City began in Higashi-ku today.