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  [Sat., Jan. 13 & 27] Visit a Fish Market in Onomichi

  I highly recommend visiting this local fish market!Anyone interested is welcome to join the Onomichi Kensui Asaichi fish market! The market has been held twice a month since 2023. Fresh seafood is on sale, as well as sashimi, grilled fish, fried fish ....
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  [Limited-Time Event Until January] Experience a Guided Free Mobility Tour at World Heritage Miyajima

  Guided free mobility tours are being offered for a limited time throughout January! (Source: Nishi Hiroshima Times) (You may want to use an extension to translate pages in Japanese.) A trial of a new means of transportation, Green Slow Mobility (Gree ....
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  【New Year’s Eve Event】Fire-Quelling Festival at World Heritage Site on Miyajima

  This annual Fire-Quelling festival takes place on New Year’s Eve at Miyajima, home to the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine. This traditional event is a significant ceremony that is cherished not only by the residents of Miyajima but also ....
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  [View the New Year’s Day Sunrise from Mt. Haigamine in Kure]

  Mt. Haigamine stands 737 meters above sea level.It is more than twice the height of Mt. Hakodate in Hokkaido, one of Japan’s three most famous nightscapes. It is widely recognized as one of the three greatest night views in the Chugoku and Shik ....
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  [Enjoy the Sunrise on New Year’s Day from Mt. Noro (Kure)]

  Mt. Noro, the highest mountain in Kure, rises 839 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea in all seasons.You can enjoy the first sunrise of the year from many sites: the Starry Observation Deck, Kabu ....
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  Winter Illumination at Okayama Forest Park

  Recommended for romantic people! Couples! Families! Okayama Forest Park is a large, German-themed park in central Okayama that is especially popular with families and couples. This winter, the park is featuring winter illumination that offers night v ....
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  [1-Day Event: Sat., Jan. 20] Stay Warm While You Join Hot Events at Fukuyama Castle Square

  Fukuyama Castle Square is alive with excitement right now because it is the venue for many events! On January 20, the local Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold another such event at the above venue. It will feature live performances on stage and yos ....
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  [1-Day Event: Mon., Jan. 8] Fire-walking Ritual in Onomichi

  If you are staying in Japan around the New Year, visit a shrine or temple. On Hatsumoude, residents of Japan visit nearby shrines and temples at some point on or following New Year’s Day. We do this to say our thanks for a safe and successful l ....