Emperor’s Cup Inter Prefectural Men’s Ekiden
Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out in this annual 48km road relay on an out-and-back course between Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima-guchi.
Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out in this annual 48km road relay on an out-and-back course between Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima-guchi.
Kyoto Jazz Massive who are currently celebrating their 30th anniversary on the circuit join local DJs at Eight Supperclub for
Fancy and vintage cars on display at the annual Hiroshima import car show at in Green Arena. Open 10:00-18:00 on
A chance to enjoy traditional new year's tea in the tea house in Shukkeien Garden. Made with pickled ume plum,
Setsubun festival e at Saikoku-ji Temple in Onomichi.
After a cleansing ritual to ward off evil spirits and bring in good luck performed in the shrine building which
Annual mame-maki throwing out of good luck beans and other goodies to commemorate Setsubun at Sorasaya Shrine.
During the 3-day Mihara Daruma Festival the streets are taken over by stalls selling lucky daruma dolls and every kind
9,000 men dressed only in loincloths crowd into Saidaiji Temple in Okayama in the hope of grabbing one of two sacred talismans to ensure a year of luck and good fortune.
The annual samurai parade through the streets of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine.
Shukkeien Garden's annual illumination of its beautiful sakura cherry blossoms.
Hiroshima's only pub quiz (in English too!) at Hiroshima's Irish pub Molly Malone's
The multi award winning Oppenheimer biopic finally opens in Hiroshima.
The sakura matsuri at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens runs throughout April and on weekends during the first half of the month they also open at night when the cherry trees are illuminated, along with other impressive light and candle displays.
The sakura matsuri at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens runs throughout April and on weekends during the first half of the month they also open at night when the cherry trees are illuminated, along with other impressive light and candle displays.
Annual sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony at the Seifukan tea house in Shukkei-en Garden.
Every year, the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint in Itsukaichi opens up its grounds to the public to enjoy its many late-blooming cherry blossoms.
The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.
Watch young women pick the leave from the tea bushes in Shukkei-en Garden. Enjoy or cup of tea prepared with
The Hiroshima Flower Festival returns, full force, to Hiroshima Peace Boulevard in its usual Golden Week slot for the first
Iwakuni Marine base opens up its gates to thousands of visitors who come for the entertainment, one of Japan's largest air shows and food.
What better way to celebrate Children's Day than by dressing your baby up in funny clothes and making them cry in front of a big crowd.
Open Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.
Eclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.