Festivals

Cherry Blossoms at The Japan Mint

April 24, 2012   Paul   No comments

cherry blossom at the japan mint The cherry blossoms are pretty much done in the center of Hiroshima, but if you missed the main event or just can’t get enough, the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint in Itsukaichi provides an opportunity to enjoy a huge variety of beautiful blooms.

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Miyajima Oyster Festival

February 13, 2012   Paul   3 Comments

We have been listing the various kaki-matsuri oyster festivals, held at ports all along Hiroshima’s Inland Sea coast between late January and early March, for years, but had never actually been to one in person. Determined to change that, this year we went to one of the biggest.

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Setsubun: demons, beans, fish heads, sushi rolls and screaming children

February 01, 2012   Paul   No comments

Although temperatures in early February may make it hard to believe, Setsubun marks he coming of spring. On February 3, people perform oni harai, put on demon masks and scare the life out of little kids, eat giant sushi rolls, spear stinky fish heads,  and fight for lucky bags of snacks.

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  • Quick hits


    • Techno pioneer Derrick May in town tonight at Sacred Spirits http://www.gethiroshima.com/event/derrick-may/ As Mr Alex pointed out, Mr May is in town tonight (May 18).



    • Japan punk legend Endo Michiro plays at Organza tonight (May 18). Tickets are ¥2500 with adv reservation and ¥3000 on the door - plus an order. 8pm start. Organza details here http://www.gethiroshima.com/nightlife/organza/



    • Kaurismaki live at Furansu-za (the little bar above Organza in Tokaichi) from about 11pm tonight. Goto Izumi tending bar and promising Mojitos!


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