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Onomichi Betcha Festival

Onomichi Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local

Free

Grand Inoko Matsuri

Fukuromachi Park 9 Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

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.

Free

Ritual Fire-walking at Daigan-ji Temple, Miyajima

Daigan-ji Temple 3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Impressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of

Free

Hiroshima Dreamination

Peace Boulevard and around Peace Boulevard, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

1.4 million colored LED illuminations light to Hiroshima Peace Boulevard and the city center for 2 months.

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Fire walking ritual at Daishoin Temple

Daisho-in Temple 210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

The impressive hi-watari-shiki fire walking ritual takes place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year in spring and autumn.

Free

Hiroshima Ebisu Festival

Ebisu Shrine 5-14 Ebisu-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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.

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Thom Yorke

Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall Kakomachi 3-3, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Atoms For Peace and The Smile is bringing his career spanning Everything tour to Hiroshima in