Vegan-friendly food options in Miyajima and Hatsukaichi
The number of vegan options available in Miyajima and Hatsukaichi is increasing in response to rising numbers of visitors from
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Mihara Shinmei-ichi Daruma Festival
Over 500 street stalls selling every imaginable kind of festival food, daruma dolls, a plant and shrub market, daruma dolls, haunted houses, daruma dolls, open air karaoke competitions, thousands of people, and more daruma dolls, including the biggest in the world.
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Peace Ceremony restrictions violate constitution: Hiroshima Bar Association
Restrictions on entry to Hiroshima Peace Ceremony are excessive and violate freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution, says the
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Man arrested on suspicion of killing Rabbit Island bunny
A 25-year-old man from Shiga Prefecture was arrested on January on suspicion of inflicting cruelty on a rabbit on Okunoshima Island, which is popularly known as “Rabbit Island.”
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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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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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