Film: Oppenheimer

Hatchoza 8F Fukuya Hatchobori Honten, Ebisu-cho 6-26, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

The multi award winning Oppenheimer biopic finally opens in Hiroshima.

Exhibition: A Reflection on the Sublime

HMOCA 1-1 Hijiyama-koen, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

A group show conceived by the artist Kazuna Taguchi with a structural design by the artist Soshiro Matsubara

Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Annual sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony at the Seifukan tea house in Shukkei-en Garden.  

¥700

Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Japan Mint

Japan Mint, Hiroshima Branch 6-3-1 Itsukaichi chuo, Saiki-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

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.

Free

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

Hybrid Boogie

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Eclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.

Free

Perfect

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

DJs playing Rock'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Northern Soul and Japanese Rock at Bar Edge every 4th Tuesday.

Free

Tea harvesting and tea ceremony

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Watch young women pick the leave from the tea bushes in Shukkei-en Garden. Enjoy or cup of tea prepared with

¥260 – ¥600

Hiroshima Flower Festival

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

The Hiroshima Flower Festival returns, full force, to Hiroshima Peace Boulevard in its usual Golden Week slot for the first

Free

MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

MCAS Iwakuni US Marine Base Iwakuni-shi, Yamahuchi-ken, Japan

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.

Free

Naki-zumo Cry Baby Sumo at Gokoku-jinja Shrine

Gokoku-jinja Shrine 2-21 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

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.

Free

Open Mic Night @ Kemby’s

Kemby's 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Open Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.

Free

Open Mic Night @ Kemby’s

Kemby's 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Open Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.

Free

Open Mic Night @ Kemby’s

Kemby's 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Open Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.

Free

Hybrid Boogie

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Eclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.

Free

Open Mic Night @ Kemby’s

Kemby's 2-9-13 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Open Mic Nite at Kemby's Brew Pub.

Free

Perfect

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

DJs playing Rock'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Northern Soul and Japanese Rock at Bar Edge every 4th Tuesday.

Free

Rice planting ritual and tea ceremony at Shukkei-en Garden

Shukkeien Garden 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan

Ritual rice planting and traditional agricultural dance performances at Shukkeien Garden in the center of Hiroshima city.

¥250 – ¥700

Hybrid Boogie

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Eclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.

Free

Perfect

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

DJs playing Rock'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Northern Soul and Japanese Rock at Bar Edge every 4th Tuesday.

Free

Hybrid Boogie

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Eclectic sounds at Bar Edge, every 3rd Friday of the month.

Free

Perfect

Bar Edge B1F 8-15 Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

DJs playing Rock'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Northern Soul and Japanese Rock at Bar Edge every 4th Tuesday.

Free