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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
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
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
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.
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.
#HiroshimaCrimeReport
#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
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
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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
On October 14th, a 75-year-old woman was arrested for violating the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Law for carrying a kitchen knife in the hallway of an apartment building in Nishi-hakushima, Naka-ku, Hiroshima. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On October 14th, a 75-year-old woman was arrested for violating the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Law for carrying a kitchen knife in the hallway of an apartment building in Nishi-hakushima, Naka-ku, Hiroshima. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
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 staff resisted. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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 staff resisted. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
On July 22nd, a 42-year-old man was re-arrested for breaking into a women's restroom at a drugstore in Kure, concealing a smartphone with its video recording function activated in a ceiling ventilation fan, and filming the victim's buttocks. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On July 22nd, a 42-year-old man was re-arrested for breaking into a women's restroom at a drugstore in Kure, concealing a smartphone with its video recording function activated in a ceiling ventilation fan, and filming the victim's buttocks. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
An Onomichi teenage gang member has been arrested, and prosecutions are being sought for 5 others for gathering a cache of weapons, possibly to be used in clashes with a rival from Mihara.
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
An Onomichi teenage gang member has been arrested, and prosecutions are being sought for 5 others for gathering a cache of weapons, possibly to be used in clashes with a rival from Mihara.
On September 22, a 24-year-old man was re-arrested at his home in Yoshijima in Hiroshima City for possession of drugs. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On September 22, a 24-year-old man was re-arrested at his home in Yoshijima in Hiroshima City for possession of drugs. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
On September 22, two 23-year-old male members of a yakuza gang were arrested at one of the suspects' residences in Minami-kannon, in Hiroshima's Nishi-ku for possession of narcotics. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On September 22, two 23-year-old male members of a yakuza gang were arrested at one of the suspects' residences in Minami-kannon, in Hiroshima's Nishi-ku for possession of narcotics. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
On October 9th, a 26-year-old man was arrested for assault at the AEON Mall Fuchu for hitting a victim multiple times in the head inside a car parked in the parking lot. #HiroshimaCrimeReport
October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On October 9th, a 26-year-old man was arrested for assault at the AEON Mall Fuchu for hitting a victim multiple times in the head inside a car parked in the parking lot. #HiroshimaCrimeReport