First local death due to tick-borne disease of the year confirmed in Kure
A woman in her 70s was rushed to the hospital on May 24th, but died later the same day due to the tick-borne disease Japanese Spotted Fever.
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Hiroshima Castle to close in 2026
If you have been putting off a visit to Hiroshima Castle, now is the time, as it has been announced
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Rabbit Island animal abuser gets suspended sentence
The 25-year-old man from Otsu City, charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act for torturing rabbits and kicking one to
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82-year-old in trouble for gun-mania
An 82-year-old gun enthusiast has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly possessing a large collection of handguns and live ammunition.
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Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park
Man Found Dead in Mikumarikyo Forest Park; Police Investigating Suspected Homicide
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Miyajima Fireworks Festival to return
Miyajima’s fireworks festival is making a return this year after a 6 year hiatus.
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Kintaikyo Bridge Illuminated during spring
Iwakuni’s iconic Kintai-kyo Bridge will be illuminated nightly from sunset to 10 pm between March 14 and June 1.
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Experts OK wooden reconstruction of Hiroshima Castle keep
A committee of experts has agreed to pursue a new reconstruction of Hiroshima Castle’s main keep, this time in wood.
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Hiroshima Peace Website Hacked, Personal Information Stolen
The Hiroshima for Global Peace website has been hacked, and almost 4000 items of personal data, including names, addresses, and
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Hiroshima Carp 2025 preseason game tickets now on sale
Tickets for Hiroshima Carp’s 2025 preseason exhibition home games are now on sale.
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