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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