Sake Matsuri, Japan’s best sake festival is back!
The annual Sake Matsuri, held over 2 days in the brewing district of Saijo in Higashi Hiroshima, has to be the best sake festival in Japan.
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Onomichi Akari Matsuri
On an autumn evening every October, people flock to Onomichi to wander its picturesque streets decorated with thousands of candles.
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Mantō Mitama Matsuri
Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of
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Global virtual screening of “8:15 Hiroshima From Father To Daughter”
8:15 Hiroshima From Father To Daughter is a hybrid documentary-narrative film directed by J.R. Heffelfinger and available to watch online for free August 6-9.
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Mibu Handaue rice planting festival held in Kita-hiroshima for the first time in 3 years
Mibu Hanadaue rice planting festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, was held for the first time in 3 years in Kita-hiroshima, May 5.
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Cherry Blossoms at The Japan Mint
When the cherry blossoms are pretty much done in the center of Hiroshima there is no need to despair. If
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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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Momote-sai Festival
The Momote-sai on Miyajima is a ritual archery festival that takes place in the forest at Ōmoto Shrine every year on January 20.
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Chinkasai Fire Festival
Miyajima’s chinkasai is an impressive fire prevention festival held on New Year’s Eve.
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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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