Miyajima Tamatori Festival
Itsukushima Shrine 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, JapanA bunch of almost naked men clambering on top of one another in the sea trying to capture a lucky ball on a hot summer day!
A bunch of almost naked men clambering on top of one another in the sea trying to capture a lucky ball on a hot summer day!
The island of Innoshima celebrates its Murakami Suigun seafaring clan heritage with a day of traditional boat races and other events.
Onomichi's retro shopping arcade gets festive on Saturdays in the run up to the summer holidays.
A rare night ritual featuring small boats filled with dolls and fruit that are set adrift from Itsukushima Shrine to
Hiroshima's September Oktoberfest returns to Hiroshima Gatepark.
Become a connoisseur of Japanese sake in two days... or just get smashed.
Every autumn, for one night only, the backstreets of Onomichi are illuminated with 30,000 candles.
The streets of Takehara's beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights.
Throw yourself into the Halloween spirit at Yokogawa's Zombie Night festival. Zombie themed stalls, shows and a chance to get zombied-up.
Two nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.