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The streets of Takehara's beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights.
A rare opportunity to ride Japan's Shimanami Kaido on the highway which will be closed to traffic in this once a year cycle event.
When, in 1808, plague was sweeping through the porttown of Onomichi, the lord in control at the time ordered local
Exhibition of late 20th Century Japanese art.
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.
Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Atoms For Peace and The Smile is bringing his career spanning Everything tour to Hiroshima in
New Year rituals at Gokoku Shrine, next to Hiroshima Castle.
Traditional New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shine on Miyajima that date from over 1000 years ago.
