COVID cases hit new highs due to Omicron, restrictions imposed
Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures record numbers of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant rapidly becomes dominant and targeting business restrictions are imposed
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Setouchi Island Trail Race
The Setouchi Island Trail Race is a great event for beginners and offers some great views over the Tobishima Kaido islands near Kure.
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Attempted robbery at Hiroshima Station
A 66 year old Kure man was arrested for attempted robbery at convenience store in Hiroshima Station on Friday, July 9.
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Hiroshima COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed
The COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed in Hiroshima after a slow start, thanks to a boost from universities and private companies.
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Labyrinth City: Pierre The Maze Detective Gets Moving
In Labyrinth City: Pierre The Maze Detective the hyper-detailed bestselling book created by Hiro Kamigaki leaps from the page to the console.
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State or emergency declared in Hiroshima Prefecture
The coronavirus state of emergency came into force in Hiroshima Prefecture today as COVID-19 infections continue to surge.
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Hiroshima Prefecture over 65s COVID-19 vaccination schedule
A summary of dates for the start of COVID-19 vaccination reservations and start of actual vaccinations for people 65 and over across Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Hiroshima Prepares For New Year Under Pandemic Shadow
After gaining a degree of control over the spread of COVID-19 in the autumn, December 2020 has seen a resurgence
Read moreJuly 29 Covid-19 update
July 29, 2020 36 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture and a further 10 in other
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No new Chugoku region coronavirus cases for 1st time in 30 days
May 1, 2020 Yesterday, no new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture or the wider Chugoku region for
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