First corona virus case on Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture now at 16 cases
An Etajima woman in her 30s who works at a medical facility has tested positive for corona virus, it was announced April 6.
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Pivotal point in fight against corona virus says Hiroshima governor
The governor of Hiroshima Prefecture delivered an emergency message this morning concerning the fight against corona virus in Hiroshima.
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New corona cases in Fukuyama and Yamaguchi & contact tracing update
New corona cases in Fukuyama and Yamaguchi, but contact tracing and testing provides some relief.
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Person in their 20s tests positive for corona virus on trip back to Hiroshima
Hiroshima city’s 9th case of corona virus announced.
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Can Hiroshima resist the the lure of cherry blossom in midst of rise in corona cases?
With 4 new corona virus cases announced in Hiroshima city yesterday, and cases increasing around the country, Hiroshima city mayor
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2 new graduates positive for corona virus in Fukuyama and Fuchu-cho
2 new graduates from universities in Kyoto have tested positive for corona virus in Fukuyama and Fuchu-cho.
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4 new corona virus cases in Hiroshima City, 1st case in Fukuyama
April 3, 2020 4 new cases of corona virus in Hiroshima city and the first case in Fukuyama were announced
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Chuo Koen park to be sacrificed for “city center stadium”
Hiroshima’s new soccer stadium to be built on Hiroshima city’s largest green space, Chuo Koen park.
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1 of 38 who came into contact with corona case tests positive
Only one of 38 people who came into contact with Hiroshima corona case tests positive.
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Hiroshima in the time of Covid-19
Local news concerning Covid-19 novel corona virus.
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Covid-19 testing in Hiroshima Prefecture
This is a translated version of the details concerning PCR testing for Covid-19 in Hiroshima Prefecture, released by the prefectural government.
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Novel corona virus patient attended graduation ceremony in Hiroshima March 23
A woman in her 20s who has tested positive for the new corona virus in Fukuoka Prefecture attended a Prefectural University of Hiroshima graduation ceremony held in Hiroshima city on March 23.
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2 novel corona virus cases in Hiroshima City announced March 29
2 new corona virus cases announced in Hiroshima City and news that a student from Fukuoka Prefecture who has tested positive attended a graduation ceremony in Hiroshima City.
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Golden Week Canceled Due to Covid-19
All major Golden Week events in the Hiroshima area have been cancelled due to the current Covid-19 crisis.
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Hiroshima cherry blossom season officially starts
Cherry blossom season has officially arrived in Hiroshima amidst uncertainty concerning the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Uber Eats coming to Hiroshima
Hot on the heels of their limited taxi service, tech juggernaut Uber launches its food delivery service, Uber Eats, in
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All You Need to Know About Miyajima at New Year
A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.
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The Future of Hiroshima’s A-bombed Warehouses: Have your say
Hiroshima Prefecture is calling for “public comments” on its plans for the site of the Former Military Clothing Depot in
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Locals fight to save 100 year old A-bombed buildings from demolition
Only of Hiroshima’s “A-bombed buildings” remain and, although the now iconic symbol of the world’s first nuclear attack, the A-bomb
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The Pope in Hiroshima
Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis will visit Hiroshima on November 24.
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Miyajima’s iconic shrine gate going under wraps until summer 2020
14 months of repairs and restoration start on Miyajima’s iconic “floating” shrine gate begin June 3, 2019.
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A Moving New Beginning: Main Building of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Reopens
The main building of Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum has reopened after 2 years of renovations and revising its exhibits.
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World Record-breaking Baumkuchen Baking in Ujina
Richard Forrest witnessed history being made on March 17th at the 7th Hiroshima Minato (Port) Festival, when the world’s longest Baumkuchen cake was born.
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Hanami In Hiroshima
Although the last gasps of winter may make you think otherwise, come late March, spring is just around the corner,
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Genki Chugoku Post Disaster PR Tour
GetHiroshima took part in a 3 day tour to evaluate and promote the Setouchi area’s top visitor attractions 4 months after this summer’s flood disaster.
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Kimono Experience and Japanese Cafe in Shukkei-en Garden
Enjoy the autumn foliage in city center garden Shukkei-en day and night, in kimono!
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Post-disaster trail check: Peace Pagoda, Ushita-yama, Mitate-yama
After the recent unprecedented rainfall that resulted in flooding and landslides around Hiroshima city and the wider region it may
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Getting to and from Hiroshima Airport after flooding
The Sanyo Expressway is expected to reopen on July 15. How to get to and from Hiroshima Airport in the meantime.
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Applications to ride Hiroshima’s A-bombed Tram now open
Hiroden’s restored tram that survived the A-bomb blast will make 16 journeys over 8 days summer.
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Downtown Hiroshima in 1927
The Chugoku Shinbun has shared this recently rediscovered 1927 postcard showing Hiroshima’s busy Kamiya-cho intersection.
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