PFAS Contamination Found in Hiroshima Drinking Water Wells
Hiroshima City has confirmed that groundwater used for drinking in part of the Asaminami area exceeds Japan’s PFAS guideline of
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Part of Asa Zoo Closed Again After Bear Sighting
Part of the Asa Zoo grounds have been closed to the public after security cameras captured footage of a black bear in the area. sighted by a security camera.
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Hiroshima Birthrate Hits Record Low in 2025
The number of babies born in the Chugoku region last year dropped to just 38,376, falling below 40,000 for the
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Visiting Hiroshima Peace Museum in August? Read this first
With 2.58 million visitors last year and summer Obon holiday crowds bad enough to stop entry entirely, the museum is
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The great Ono oyster heist
Two arrested by the Japan Coast Guard for allegedly stealing thousands of oysters in their shells from oyster rafts.
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More monkeying around in Hiroshima
Police received a report from a resident saying they had spotted a monkey on the loose in the Hakushima neighborhood
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220-year-old island brewer awarded international sake prize
A brewery that has been making sake on Kurahashi Island since 1806 received the highest award in its category at the sake edition of the 2026 International Wine Challenge (IWC) last night.
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Mt Misen’s Reikado Hall destroyed by fire
The Reikado hall, near the summit of Mt Misen on the island of Miyajima, has been destroyed by fire.
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First Hiroshima City bear sightings of the year reported
It seems we may have to add a 73rd microseason to the ancient calendar that mirrors changes in nature. Bears
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Hiroshima City Premium Shopping Vouchers
The English language guide to Hiroshima City’s inflation-busting (?) Premium Shopping Voucher system.
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