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Sumiyoshi-san, along with the Tokasan and Ebessan festivals, is one of Hiroshima city's big three annual shrine festivals that have
The port town of Kirikushi on the north coast of Etajima Island holds a small, but colorful festival every year
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!
A 15 minute firework display over the sea is the dramatic finale to a series of elaborate reenactments of the
The island of Innoshima celebrates its Murakami Suigun seafaring clan heritage with a day of traditional boat races and other events.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of
The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
Ebisu Matsuri or "Ebessan" as it is locally known marks the start of Autumn in Hiroshima and is one of the city's "big three" festivals.
New Year rituals at Gokoku Shrine, next to Hiroshima Castle.
