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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.
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
There were around 15 groups of campers at the site at the time, but no incidents have been reported. The campsite has been closed.
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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.
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👇
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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.
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
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👉See the thread below for a link to more details.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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/...
👉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
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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Seeds of peace: The legacy of Hiroshima's 'aogiri storyteller' Suzuko Numata - The Mainichi
Beneath the lush green leaves of an aogiri (Chinese parasol) tree in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a woman known as the
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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Seeds of peace: The legacy of Hiroshima's 'aogiri storyteller' Suzuko Numata
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Bear sightings in the Hiroshima area are on the rise and are expected to increase over the coming month🐻
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Bears closing in on Hiroshima City
Human-bear interactions are on the increase in the north of Japan and sightings are being reported here in the Hiroshima region on an almost daily basis.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bear sightings in the Hiroshima area are on the rise and are expected to increase over the coming month🐻
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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.
November 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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✨
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What's On In Hiroshima - November 2025
Hiroshima in November — from fire-walking rituals and dazzling festivals to world-class art, football matches, and winter illuminations.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our November guide to what's on in Hiroshima✨
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On October 23rd, a 45-year-old Onomichi man was arrested for assault after hitting someone with a crowbar. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🏯
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October 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Iwakuni's samurai rifle brigade is doing a couple of demonstrations at the Hiroshima Food Festival at Hiroshima Castle today🏯
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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?
October 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
#HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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.
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#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
October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
Kanguruwanguru - "Kani" カングルワングル
カングルワングル Kanagaruwanguru playing "Kani" at Japan Music Week in Hiroshima, November 2011 at Southern Cross. http://www.myspace.com/kanguruwanguru
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October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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