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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Hiroshima University to start vaccination of students and staff June 21
Hiroshima University in Higashi-hiroshima City is one of 7 national universities to start its own vaccination program later this month.
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Hiroshima, Chugoku vaccination roll out in numbers
We are now a month into the COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Hiroshima and the Chugoku Region. We look at how it’s progressing.
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Large snapping turtle causes a stir in Kure
The discovery of a large snapping turtle at a bus stop caused a stir in the sleepy town of Ondo in Kure last week.
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COVID-19 state of emergency extended until June 20th
Hiroshima is one of 9 prefectures to extend the current COVID-19 state of emergency with some restrictions eased.
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Great Mihara air conditioner heist beffudles authorities
A recent spate of air conditioning unit thefts in rural Mihara has local authorities scratching their heads.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 state of emergency extension likely
Hiroshima governor Yuzaki gave a strong indication yesterday that he would request extension of the current the COVID-19 state of emergency.
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Hiroshima Memorial Sparrows To Be Left In Peace
Local authorities have taken a heartwarming stance on a family of sparrows that have recently taken up residence in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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More Hiroshima Carp COVID-19 infections announced
7 more Hiroshima Carp players, a coach and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 it was announced last night.
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State or emergency declared in Hiroshima Prefecture
The coronavirus state of emergency came into force in Hiroshima Prefecture today as COVID-19 infections continue to surge.
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Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Arrives in Chugoku Region Amid COVID Surge
A much scaled down Olympic torch relay will be making its way through Hiroshima and the Chugoku Region over the next few days.
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Bear sightings in Asaminami-ku
If you go down to the river you may be in for a big surprise. Black bears are waking up and there have been several sightings in the Hiroshima burbs.
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Hiroshima City announces details of first phase of COVID-19 vaccination roll out
Today Hiroshima City announced details of the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine roll out today. Jabs for over-65s expected to be completed in October.
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Local birds take advantage of drop in visitors due to COVID-19
A volunteer guide at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum had a surprise when they took a look inside the bell of the Children’s Monument, dedicated to Sasaki Sadako, in Hiroshima Peace Park the other day.
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COVID-19 4th Wave hits Hiroshima. New restrictions announced.
New restrictions have been announced in response to the COVID-19 4th Wave which is putting pressure on Hiroshima’s medical facilities.
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Golden Week starts amid COVID 4th Wave
Hiroshima’s Golden Week holiday kicked off with 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the prefecture on April 29 and
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Hiroshima Prefecture over 65s COVID-19 vaccination schedule
A summary of dates for the start of COVID-19 vaccination reservations and start of actual vaccinations for people 65 and over across Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Spring campaign offers free PCR tests to Hiroshima residents
Hiroshima Prefecture is offering free PCR tests to Hiroshima City residents this month. No need to make an appointment or fill in difficult online forms!
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New COVID-19 variants in Hiroshima – the situation so far
24 cases of new COVID-19 variants have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture so far, most within Hiroshima City.
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68-year-old man arrested for Shimanami hold up
A 68-year-old man has been arrested for holding up a LAWSON convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido bike route in the early hours of March 18.
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Masked man robs Shimanami konbini at knifepoint
A masked man made off with ¥82,000 after robbing a Shimanami konbini at knifepoint.
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Hanami 2021 is a go… kind of
The second cherry blossom season of the pandemic will allow for low key hanami parties that follow COVID-19 prevention measures.
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