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#HiroshimaCrimeReport On January 2nd, a 27-year-old man was arrested at a hospital in Otake City for repeatedly kicking and punching someone in the head. It is reported that the assailant attacked the victim later the same day, this time punching them in the head.
February 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Snow day in Hiroshima🌨️
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
#HiroshimaCrimeReport On September 2nd, a 34-year-old man was arrested for stealing hats from a clothing shop in Minami Zao, Fukuyama City.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Chilly weather on the Shimanami Kaido this weekend, but the views can still be dramatic. This is central Imabari, set against the Ishizuchi Mountain Range, taken from Umashima, along the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge.
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
#HiroshimaCrimeReport In an apparent muder suicide, a mother (74) and daughter (49) were found dead in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, last night. Police investigated after the daughter's husband called, saying he couldn't reach them. The daughter was hanging from the eaves outside, the mother face up in bed
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If you are looking for something to do in Hiroshima city center tomorrow between 10am and 4pm, why join Radahiro Hasegawa's hands-on art project? Titled Re: Arch. Using upcycled wood from A-bomb survivor trees and local materials, he invites passers-by to work together to build a symbolic Peace Arch
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Mihara Daruma Festival kicks off this afternoon with a parade of kids dressed in cute Daruma costumes and reaches its climax on Sunday.
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Mihara Daruma Festival (Shinmei-ichi)
During the 3-day Mihara Daruma Festival the streets are taken over by lucky daruma doll stalls & every kind of festival food you can imagine.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
#HiroshimaCrimeReport On January 7th, a 39-year-old woman posing as a police officer convinced a member of the public to allow them into their home in Hiroshima's Nishi-ku to help with a case and stole four cash cards while the homeowner was not looking.
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
#HiroshimaCrimeReport Two men aged 33 and 25 have been arrested for grabbing a man and throwing him down the emergency stairs of a multi-story building in Hiroshima's Nagarekawa nightlife district in June 2024.
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The number of foreign workers employed in Hiroshima Prefecture has reached a record high, underscoring the growing role of overseas labor as the region faces population decline and labor shortages.
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Foreign Worker Numbers in Hiroshima Reach Record High Amid Population Outflow
Hiroshima’s foreign worker population has reached a record high, driven by labor shortages and population outflow. See the latest data by nationality, industry, and visa status.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Quiz night at Kemby's Brew Pub tonight from 7:30 pm.
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A bicycle collision in an underpass leaves a 90-year-old man unconscious, in critical condition.
According to the police, a 42-year-old woman and a 90-year-old man collided on their bikes yesterday, resulting in the man falling & hitting his head, leaving him in critical condition. #HiroshimaNews
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Demon Days are here. Every international English teacher's favorite day is here. Sestubun!
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Setsubun: demons, beans, fish heads, sushi and screaming children
It's time to put on demon masks and scare the life out of little kids. All you need to know about Setubun rituals in Hiroshima.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Hiroshima calls for help with the inscription of the A-Bomb Victims' Memorial Register.
January 31, 2026 at 1:37 AM
#HiroshimaCrimeReport Hiroshima Carp infielder Ryutaro Hatsuki has been arrested for allegedly using etomidate (also known as laughing gas), a designated drug colloquially known as the "zombie cigarette."
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Hiroshima Carp Infielder Arrested over "Zombie Cigarette" - JIJI PRESS
NEWS JIJI PRESS
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Hiroshima University researchers unveil a $70 smartphone radiation detector.
www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/95263
Low-cost system turns smartphones into emergency radiation detectors
A low-cost, portable radiation dosimetry system uses a smartphone and radiochromic film to provide immediate on-site dose assessments of radiation.
www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
January 28, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Ritual archery on Miyajima tomorrow (Jan 20) 🏹⛩️

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Momote-sai
New Year Ritual archery ceremony at Omoto Shrine on the island of Miyajima.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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.
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Emperor’s Cup Inter Prefectural Men’s Ekiden
Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out in this annual 48km ekiden road relay on an out-and-back course from Hiroshima Peace Park.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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...
Emperor’s Cup Inter Prefectural Men’s Ekiden
Teams from all 47 prefectures battle it out in this annual 48km ekiden road relay on an out-and-back course from Hiroshima Peace Park.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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
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強盗傷害の疑い 高校生ら3人逮捕 【広島県・福山】
去年5月、福山市のコンビニエンスストアの駐車場で男性を蹴るなどし、バッグを奪った疑いで高校生ら3人が逮捕されました。福山市に住む18歳の高校生ら3人は、去年5月、福山市のコンビニの駐車場で金属バットなどを持って当時19歳の男性に「動いたら殺。
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
On November 9, 2025, a 29-year-old man was arrested for breaking into a house in Omachi, Hiroshima City, and stealing cash. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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.
January 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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!
January 11, 2026 at 10:11 PM