NEWS
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[1-Day Event: March 17] Join the Fukuyama Marathon
Are you up for joining a running event in Japan? Events are being held in the Seto Inland Sea area on March 17: the Fukuyama Marathon. Registration is open until January 14. (You may want to use an extension to translate pages in Japanese.) There wil .... -
Saijo in Hiroshima is one of Japan’s three major sake brewery towns, along with Fushimi in Kyoto and Nada in Hyogo. Helping Young Adults Make their Sake Debut at Kamotsuru Sake Brewery: The First Cup of DaiginjoIncludes a complimentary* glass o .... -
[New Year’s Day Event—Roadside Station Nonta Sake Brewery (Saijo, Higashihiroshima)]
On New Year’s Day, from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m., Saijo Nonta no Sakagura [Saijo Nonta Brewery and Roadside Station] will hold an event where anyone can witness the first sunrise and enjoy the offerings of the refreshment booths. New Year’s Event R .... -
[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 .... -
[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 .... -
【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 .... -
[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 .... -
[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 ....
