Hiroshima to host 2023 G7 Summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced today that Hiroshima will host the 2023 G7 Summit. This will be the first time the summit has been held in an A-bombed city since it began in 1975.
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3.5m Great White Shark Caught in Suo Oshima
A 3.5m-long Great White Shark was caught un the nets of a Suo Oshima fisherman in the early hours off May 22.
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Limited in scale, but Tōkasan Yukata Festival returns June 3rd-5th
Tōkasan yukata festival returns after a 2 year COVID induced break. However, we have to wait another year for it
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony attendees to increase fourfold
3,550 people will attend the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on August 6th year, a fourfold
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Giant Salamander: Far from home
A giant salamander which headed to town from its native habitat captured the attention and hearts of Hiroshima locals this week.
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Miyajima torii gate restoration to be completed by end of 2022
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima has announced that restoration of its great “floating” torii gate will be completed by the end of this year.
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COVID shots available to 5-11 year olds from early March
Hiroshima, Higashi-hiroshima and Hatsukaichi cities to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 from early March.
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Holy twin cities Batman! Fukuyama seals link with Gotham
Fukuyama signs twin cities agreement with Gotham City, home of The Batman.
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Hiroshima tram derailed in collision with car
RCC News reports that a Hiroshima city tram was derailed in a collision with car this morning.
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Hiroshima Omicron measures to be extended but relaxed
The state of quasi-emergency to contain the spread of Omicron, in place since January 9, will be extended in Hiroshima again.
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Hiroshima City COVID booster shot roll out to all adults now underway
COVID-19 booster shots are now being made available to all adults in Hiroshima City 6 months after their 2nd vaccination.
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Hiroshima cherry blossoms to arrive super early… or late in 2022
Cherry blossom forecasts are all over the place this year. When can we expect to be chilling under the sakura trees in Hiroshima in 2022?
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Hiroshima is bananas about bananas
It’s official, Hiroshima loves bananas more than anywhere else in Japan. The city topped the all important banana consumption charts in 2020.
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First akiya compulsory demolition in Hiroshima City
The first compulsory demolition of a vacant house (akiya) in Hiroshima City began in Higashi-ku today.
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Hiroshima Prefecture: Omicron more likely to show symptoms, 10% asymptomatic
Hiroshima Prefecture has analyzed the symptoms of 405 COVID-19 patients who are thought to be highly likely to have contracted
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New Muji Flagship Store Coming to Hiroshima
Japan’s minimalist “no-brand quality goods” lifestyle store MUJI Ryohin is opening a huge new flagship store here in Hiroshima this spring.
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COVID cases hit new highs due to Omicron, restrictions imposed
Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures record numbers of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant rapidly becomes dominant and targeting business restrictions are imposed
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Iwakuni air base confirms 80 new COVID-19 cases, Dec 29
80 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on the MCAS Iwakuni yesterday, December 29. This brings the total number of confirmed cases on the air base to 95 this since December 21.
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All You Need to Know About Miyajima at New Year 2022
A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots Roll Out Begins in Chugoku Region
The roll out of COVID-19 vaccination booster shots began in the five Chugoku region prefectures this week. In line with
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Fireworks to light up Hiroshima’s winter skies
Hiroshima is in for a pre-planned surprise on December 11 we the skies will be filled with fireworks.
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IKEA confirms no Hiroshima Store
It has been confirmed that IKEA will not be opening a store in Hiroshima, at least for the time being.
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Local restrictions to continue in Hiroshima after end of COVID-19 S.O.E.
The COVID-19 state of emergency come to an end tomorrow, September 30. However, Hiroshima Prefecture is to continue to impose restrictions on local bars and restaurants in 4 areas for an additional 2 weeks.
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Cannabis plants seized from Hiroshima island farm, 3 arrested
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis on the island of Osaki Kamijima in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Attempted robbery at Hiroshima Station
A 66 year old Kure man was arrested for attempted robbery at convenience store in Hiroshima Station on Friday, July 9.
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Shark sighting at Yamaguchi beach
What appears to be a hammerhead shark was sighted in the water off Tonomi Swimming Beach in the city of Hofu in Yamaguchi Prefecture on June 27.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed
The COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed in Hiroshima after a slow start, thanks to a boost from universities and private companies.
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COVID-19 state of emergency lifted, prevention measures continue
The COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted in Hiroshima and Okayama, but measures to prevent a 5th wave in place into July.
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Hiroshima A-bomb Ruins Discovered on Stadium Site
The largest ever excavation of Hiroshima A-bomb ruins is currently underway after they were exposed during the building a new soccer stadium.
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Large-scale vaccinations off to sluggish start in Hiroshima
Usage at two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centers in Hiroshima City is disappointingly low on the first two days of opening.
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