Ritual archery on Miyajima tomorrow (Jan 20) 🏹⛩️ gethiroshima.com/event/momote...

Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out on the streets of Hiroshima this Sunday. Go check out the atmosphere (and all the prefectural mascots!) around the finish on Peace Boulevard in front of the Peace Memorial Park. gethiroshima.com/event/hirosh...

The Men's National Ekiden is being held in Hiroshima today, with some of the stars from the New Year Hakone Ekiden taking part. Why not stop by the finish area and soak up the festive vibe if you are in town this afternoon? gethiroshima.com/event/hirosh...

Three 18-year-old high school students have been arrested in Fukuyama on suspicion of assaulting a 19-year-old in a convenience store parking lot and stealing his bag last May. The victim was kicked multiple times & threatened with a metal bat. #HiroshimaCrimeReport www.home-tv.co.jp/news/content...

On January 12th, a 62-year-old man was arrested for injuring a victim by stomping on his head several times on the street in Nishichuo 3-chome, Kure City. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

On November 9, 2025, a 29-year-old man was arrested for breaking into a house in Omachi, Hiroshima City, and stealing cash. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

On November 23, 2025, a 71-year-old man was arrested for stealing a tote bag (containing cash, keys, etc.) from the basket of a bicycle parked in front of a convenience store in Hachihonmatsu, Higashihiroshima City. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Congratulations to all those marking the step into adulthood on this Coming of Age Day holiday. This year's ceremony is being held in Hiroshima city center for the first time in 41 years! Expect to see some beautiful kimonos in the area around Edion Peace Wing Stadium, where it will be held.

Tondo festivals continued today with one on the riverside next to the beautiful Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni. Elsewhere, keep ears open for crackling bamboo and eyes out for billowing smoke around town and in the countryside. If you rock up to say hi, you may get an offered a sake and some mochi!

It's going to be another chilly day tomorrow, so why not go and give the members of the Shinden-ryu Hiroshima Swimming Fellowship some support as they brave the icy waters in front of the A-bomb Dome during their annual mid-winter swim display. Details in the link below.

A 77-year-old woman was arrested at a supermarket in Yokogawa in Hiroshima City on January 7th, for stealing flowers that are offered to Buddhist altars or graves #HiroshimaCrimeReport

There are still a few spots available for spring's Miyajima "Marathon" - though the 15km course is tough enough to feel like a marathon :)

The news is saying that snow is on its way❄️ We wonder if we will get a White Tondo this year☃️⛩️ gethiroshima.com/features/art...

A 47-year-old deliveryman was arrested in Hiroshima for stealing a frying pan set from a delivery box on October 13th, 2026, at an apartment building in Hiroko-Shinkai, Kure City, where he was delivering to another address. #HiroshimaCrimeReport newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/rcc...

A 32-year-old man was arrested for taking up-skirt photos of a woman from behind on the street in Yanonishi, Aki-ku, Hiroshima City on November 14, 2025 #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Tondo bonfire festivals kick off this weekend🔥 Neighborhood Tondo round off the New Year holidays for many, and they are always fun to drop in at. Check out our guide to some local festivals that welcome curious visitors. gethiroshima.com/features/art...

A 74-year-old woman was arrested for stealing jam at a shopping center in Motomachi, Fukuyama City on January 6 #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Photography buffs will not want to miss this retrospective exhibition of work by pioneering photographer Ihei Kimura at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum📷 gethiroshima.com/event/ihei-k...

Tomorrow (January 7) is the day to give your stomach some love and attention after the indulgences of the end-of-year holiday season. Learn more about the 7 healthy herbs and where you try it here gethiroshima.com/features/art...

A 31-year-old man was arrested for slapping someone in the face at JR Tenjingawa Station near AEON Mall Fuchu on Christmas Day #HiroshimaCrimeReport

A 45-year-old man was arrested for assault for body slamming another customer in a discount store in Hacchobori (Don Quijote?) on Christmas Day #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Takaichi’s stance on ‘3 non-nuclear principles’ angers survivors www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

Three days of messing about at the river watching SUP racing, stuffing your face from food trucks, and live music. gethiroshima.com/event/river-...

Police received a report of a monkey on the loose near Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum at around 8:30 this morning. An hour later, the monkey spotted was on a nearby roof at Jogakuin Junior and Senior High School before it fled.

In September of this year, a 20-year-old man and four high school students aged between 16 and 18 were arrested on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing five rare Pokémon cards, valued at approximately 1.8 million yen, from a trading card store in Hiroshima City.

The "Hiroshima Dreamination" illuminations along Hiroshima Peace Boulevard get switched on tonight at 6pm. The ceremony is being held in the area in front of Crystal Plaza.

A 60-year-old man has been indicted for causing death by injury for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother, who lived with him, at their home in Minami-ku, Hiroshima. According to investigators, the son stated that he "hit and kicked her when she didn't listen to him." #HiroshimaCrimeReport

A bear was sighted on a road that passes by the Haji Dam Family Campground in Akitakata at around 1am on November 16th by a passing driver. There were around 15 groups of campers at the site at the time, but no incidents have been reported. The campsite has been closed.

If you like the idea of running 100 km around the beautiful Tobishima Kaido islands, entries are open until today! Link below👇

The Kendama World Cup enters its second and final day in Hatsukaichi. It's fun to go and watch the finals, as there is a great vibe and you can really feel the passion for this once-humble wooden toy.

A 42-year-old man from Hiro in Kure has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hitting a woman in her 40s multiple times in the head with what appears to be a hammer at her apartment at around 7 pm on November 14. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

A 31-year-old man was arrested for stealing a grating cover from a street in Aki-ku, Hiroshima City and selling it as iron to a company in Kure under a false name.

The RCC Radio Car dropped by Yoshimizu-en in Kake (Akiota Town) yesterday ahead of this weekend's limited opening to the public. As you can see, the leaves are looking pretty 😍 👉See the thread below for a link to more details. Photo: x.com/rccradiocar/...

Iwakuni seems to be bucking trend of increasing bear sightings nationwide. There had been only 60 sightings (including tracks) by the end of October, down more than 70% from the 230 reported in the same period last year. It is actually the lowest number in 5 years. #HiroshimaNews

On November 11th, a 55-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a man in a convenience store in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City. Police report he kicked his victim in the legs and dragged by the neck. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

On October 10th, a 52-year-old man was arrested in Asakita-ku in Hiroshima City, for allegedly attacking a woman from behind, covering her mouth and pulling her down, and groping her over her clothes.

Former Hiroshima elementary school teacher re-arrested on 22 counts of upskirt photography at shopping malls & schools. First arrested in September for using a phone hidden in his shoe to film up a woman’s skirt at a mall, more footage taken in school was later discovered. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

A 31-year-old Hiroshima police sergeant stationed on the island of Osakikamijima has been fired & re-arrested for stealing a total of about ¥150,000 from multiple people while they were at the station to renew their driver’s licenses. He said he used the money for living costs #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Seeds of peace: The legacy of Hiroshima's 'aogiri storyteller' Suzuko Numata mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Bear sightings in the Hiroshima area are on the rise and are expected to increase over the coming month🐻 gethiroshima.com/news/bears-c...

It appears that a tourist visiting the popular autumn leaf viewing spot, Taishaku Gorge, was killed as a result of a rockfall while viewing the Onbashi arch, which is designated as a national natural monument.

The man was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Miyoshi, but later died.

Our November guide to what's on in Hiroshima✨ gethiroshima.com/features/wha...

On October 23rd, a 45-year-old Onomichi man was arrested for assault after hitting someone with a crowbar. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Iwakuni's samurai rifle brigade is doing a couple of demonstrations at the Hiroshima Food Festival at Hiroshima Castle today🏯 gethiroshima.com/event/hirosh...

One news item we missed... On September 24, a woman reportedly stabbed herself to death on Hiroshima Peace Boulevard. The woman was found by a passerby, lying on the ground with a knife stuck in her chest. Has anyone seen any updates on this shocking incident?

On October 19th, a 29-year-old man was arrested at a restaurant in Komachi, Hiroshima City, for ordering food and drinks and not paying for them. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

On October 8, a 36-year-old man was arrested for assault after punching a man in the face multiple times on the street in Kure. #HiroshimaCrimeReport

Stumbled upon this recording of the wonderfully named Kanguruwanguru from 2011(!) when we hosted the Hiroshima portion of Japan Music Week. Here they are playing Kani (Cancer! Cancer!) at the now long-gone Southern Cross youtu.be/DY5aIlqSl-o?... #ThrowbackThursday

Ulsan HD defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan, 1-0 in the 2025-2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Phase 3 Round held at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on October 2. www.chosun.com/english/spor...

On October 14th, a man in a black balaclava and all black clothing attempted to hold up a convenience store with a knife in Minooki-cho, Fukuyama City, but failed as the 71-year-old clerk refused to comply. #HiroshimaCrimeReport