Tondo Matsuri
Huge bonfires snap, crackle and pop around Hiroshima in the middle of January, sending the hope and dreams embodied in the past year’s votive goods and new year decorations up to the heavens.
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Features
Nanakusa-no-sekku
“The feast of seven herbs” is a day on which people in Japan customarily eat a healthy seven-herb rice porridge to ensure give the stomach a break from the indulgences of New Year.
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Bugaku: Ancient Imperial Court Dances of Japan
Bugaku, the ceremonial court dance of Japan, offers a fascinating window into the nation’s cultural history. It is said to
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All You Need to Know About Miyajima at New Year 2025
A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.
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Hilton luxury hotel coming to Miyajima-guchi
Hilton has announced that it will open a new luxury hotel in Miyajimaguchi, across from the island of Miyajima and its UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine.
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Miyajima Salt – Sacred Island Craft Seasoning
I’m always on the look out for new ventures and high-quality made-in-Hiroshima products to introduce, so it is exciting to
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Capturing Resilience in Tatami: Mats to Span Generations
Naito Tatami is a family business that has been making tatami in central Hiroshima for over a century.
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Centuries-Old Tradition Meets Modernity at Eiko Woodcraft
A maker of delicate ornamental latticework for Buddhist altars goes back to nature.
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Tsushima Textiles: Weaving Paper Cloth in Hiroshima Bay
On an island in Hiroshima Bay, one company is dedicated to preserving an endangered weaving tradition that uses a material that might surprise you.
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Exclusive VIP tours of Miyajima inspired by the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit now on sale
Last year, the sacred island of Miyajima welcomed world leaders and their spouses during the G7 Hiroshima Summit. This autumn,
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