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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.
A rare night ritual featuring small boats filled with dolls and fruit that are set adrift from Itsukushima Shrine to
Two nights of Hiroshima Kagura performances, street stalls and wishes for good fortune on Peace Boulevard.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
City center festival which melds tradition with art in Fukuromachi Park – centered on a 1.5 ton rock suspended by ropes attached to 88 bamboo trees.
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.
Shukkeien Garden's beautiful annual autumn leaf illuminations are back!
