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Goshuincho: Beautiful reminders of your time in Japan

May 1, 2019September 2, 2019 Linda Sue 2839 Views 0 Comment

Go-shuin [御朱印], shrine and temple stamps, make for wonderful souvenirs of your time in Japan and are an excellent antidote to ‘temple fatigue’.

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pokemon hiroshima carp collaboration 2019
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Pokemon x Hiroshima Carp

April 7, 2019May 26, 2019 Paul Walsh 2234 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp, Pokemon

Pokemon and the Hiroshima Carp baseball organization join forces for the third time with a new limited line up of merchandise.

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Carp-boya doormat

January 4, 2018 GetHiroshima 3146 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

Seems like this doormat featuring the much-loved Carp-boya mascot would be something rival fans might like to purchase….

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EARTH Hiroshima 2017 Collection Launch
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EARTH Hiroshima 2017 Collection Launch

November 22, 2017January 4, 2018 GetHiroshima 2861 Views 0 Comment EARTH Hiroshima

This morning “Hiroshima peace brand” EARTH Hiroshima unveiled it latest products, inspired by Hiroshima’s peace activism and realised through collaboration

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Giant cardboard steam train in Hiroshima Station
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Giant cardboard steam train in Hiroshima Station

November 14, 2017November 21, 2017 Paul Walsh 5451 Views 0 Comment

A 1.5 ton 20m long cardbaord steam engine is on display in the concourse on the north side of Hiroshima

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Travel through Hiroshima history with digital maps

August 26, 2017August 26, 2017 GetHiroshima 2740 Views 0 Comment History, maps

Travel through time using this ingenious “now and then” widget based on historical maps of Hiroshima city.

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EARTH Hiroshima Mugen Musou Kendama
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Limited edition Mugen Musou kendama

July 21, 2017 GetHiroshima 3758 Views 0 Comment EARTH Hiroshima, kendama

Masterfully made, limited edition kendama on sale at the world champs this weekend in Hatsukaichi.

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Earth Hiroshima - Orizuru peace crane accessories
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EARTH Hiroshima

July 20, 2017November 21, 2017 Matt Mangham 3875 Views 0 Comment EARTH Hiroshima, orizuru

If you’re dropping by any of Hiroshima’s tourist gift shops in the coming months, you’ll likely stumble across some of

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the return of pierre the maze detective by hiro kamigaki and hiroshima design firm IC4
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The Return of Pierre The Maze Detective

March 10, 2017March 31, 2017 Paul Walsh 4205 Views 0 Comment IC4

The second volume of Hiro Kamigaki and IC4’s international hit children’s book Pierre The Maze Detective was published March 10.

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Starbucks 2017 sakura collection - Purity
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Starbucks 2017 Limited Edition Sakura Products: Purity

February 24, 2017March 7, 2017 Paul Walsh 5218 Views 0 Comment Starbucks

Starbucks releases the second wave of its annual limited edition sakura cherry blossom-themed cup and tumblers on March 1.

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Starbucks 2017 sakura collection- Harmony
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Starbucks 2017 Limited Edition Sakura Products: Harmony

February 15, 2017February 26, 2017 Paul Walsh 7911 Views 0 Comment Starbucks

The plum blossoms may only just be poking their heads out, but Starbucks released the first wave of it’s annual

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Best Of Hiroshima Awards 2016

December 16, 2016March 31, 2017 GetHiroshima 4851 Views 0 Comment

Hiroshima’s best places to eat, drink, groove, shop and play, as voted by our wonderful readers.

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Starbucks targets souvenir market with new Hiroshima-themed product line up

October 14, 2016November 1, 2016 Paul Walsh 6104 Views 0 Comment Starbucks

Hiroshimima is one of 12 locations that feature in Starbucks’ Japan Geography Series of area-limited products, launched this week.

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Hullpong NPO

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016 jjwalsh 3406 Views 0 Comment community, NPO, volunteer

We got some fun & unique cat-themed goods from the Hullpong NPO ひゅーるぽん at a Senda-machi flea market earlier this

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His & Hers Carp Undies

October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 Paul Walsh 3043 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

If you can’t grab yourself a limited edition pair of Carp Chapionship Vans at Hiroshima PARCO, why not head down

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Hiroshima Carp Limited edition Vans

October 6, 2016October 13, 2016 Paul Walsh 3911 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

Many local fans were disgruntled at not being able to secure tickets for the Climax Series final playoffs for a

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Momiji-manju Kit Kats have landed

October 5, 2016November 1, 2016 Windcheater 4766 Views 1 Comment kit kat, momiji-manju

It’s no longer a secret that Kit Kats in Japan inhabit a parallel universe to their overseas cousins. I’ve been

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Photo by Paul Walsh at Peace Wanko, Marina Hop
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Peace Wanko

June 12, 2016June 13, 2016 Kismet Cordova 6280 Views 1 Comment dogs, volunteer

My husband and I made the move to Hiroshima from the U.S. in summer 2015. Aside from the inevitable culture

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2015 Yukata Guide

June 1, 2015January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 5554 Views 0 Comment yukata

There’s no better way to get into Hiroshima’s annual Toukasan Yukata Festival than by joining the crowds and hitting the

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Mazda’s beautiful concept bike

April 16, 2015January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 4122 Views 0 Comment Mazda

Hiroshima-based car-maker Mazda is currently showcasing its design philosophy in Milan via two new artworks at Milan Design Week –

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Hiroshima a virtual tourism favorite

March 12, 2015January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 3035 Views 0 Comment Google Street View

Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park is one of the most visited places in Asia on Google Street View says a post,

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A.P.C. Hiroshima Opening Reception

March 5, 2015February 8, 2016 Charlie Rose 2577 Views 0 Comment Charlie Rose

A big brand with that classic style you’ve been craving. Style that will take you back to your roots. A.P.C.,

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2015 limited edition Carp goods

February 1, 2015January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 3747 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima Carp

Hiroshima is getting very excited about local the Hiroshima Carp’s prospects for the coming season baseball season. Much is expected

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Hiroshima City Free WiFi

March 3, 2014January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 7664 Views 1 Comment

Hiroshima City now provides free online access in several of its facilities. The service, which offers on the spot registration

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Hiroshima Commemorative Coins

July 17, 2013January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 2927 Views 0 Comment

A special commemorative 500 yen coin is released this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law (地方自治法)

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WAREZ Peace Shirts 2013

July 16, 2013January 12, 2016 Paul Walsh 3907 Views 0 Comment

This year’s peace shirt designs by WAREZ are out and the deadline for making sure you get yours is fast

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Costco is Coming to Hiroshima City

January 6, 2013October 26, 2016 jjwalsh 11457 Views 12 Comments Hiroshima city, import goods, near Hiroshima station, shopping

Yes, the rumors are true- Costco, the American shopping warehouse, is opening its doors in Hiroshima on Saturday March 23rd

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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

July 6, 2004January 12, 2016 Ron Klein 2483 Views 0 Comment

Ron Klein reviews former Hiroshima resident David Mitchell‘s third novel Cloud Atlas.

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Upcoming Events

Sat 23

Hokusai Manga Exhibition

December 10, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Sun 24

[Canceled] Emperor’s Cup Inter Prefectural Men’s Ekiden

January 24 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Feb 12

Mihara Daruma Festival (Shinmei-ichi) [CANCELLED]

February 12 - February 14
Feb 13

The Club Rocks

February 13 @ 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
Feb 14

Ultra Haze

February 14 @ 9:00 pm - 3:00 am
Feb 17

The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Art & Crafts Exhibition

February 17 - March 7
Dec 31

New Year at Gokoku Shrine

December 31, 2021 - January 3, 2022
Dec 31

Chinkasai Fire Festival

December 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat 01

New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shrine

January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2022

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Joy and Paul Walsh started GetHiroshima in 1999 with the aim of creating an online English language resource to help people enjoy their time in this amazing city to the full. The mission remains the same and, whether you are here for a day or a decade, we hope that GetHiroshima helps you dig that little bit deeper, and get you a little bit closer to the heart of Hiroshima.

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