Moe Nagata Exhibition

 

 

 

 

At Hiroshima Prefectual Art Museum ( 2-22 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japan) this month. Moe Nagata is holding an exhibition displaying some of her work. 

 

 

 

 Exhibition showing the work of children’s book illustrator Moe Nagata known for her soft, dreamy illustrations.

Starts:

December 5, 2012

End:

January 15, 2013

 

Walking over fire ceremony(November 15th,Thursday)

“Hi-watari-shiki” Walking Over Fire Ceremony take place at Daishoin Temple on November 15.
The ceremony begins at 11am with a purification offering to the alter, and chanting of Buddhist sutras. This is followed by two Buddhist monks circling the area with swords and then shooting 7 arrows into the air which the worshippers struggle to retrieve. Lastly, while mountain priests blow their conch shells the arrangement of cypress branches is ignited. After the fire burns down and only red coals remain, the head Buddhist monk, followed by the mountain monks and worshippers, walk barefoot across the coals chanting a prayer for good health and fortune.

Have a great the experiences of Japan!!

Nov 18th~20th Ebisuko Festival!!!!!!

 

 EBISKO FESTIVAL

 

 

 

Event:Ebisuko Festival

 

Date:November 18, 2012 to November 20,2012

Place:Ebis Shrine(It takes around 20 mins walk from J-Hoppers Hiroshima)

Address:5-14 Ebisu-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 730-0021, Japan

 

 

Ebisu Shrine’s autumn festival marks the arrival of winter in Hiroshima. Known among locals as Ebessan after the god of commerce, surrounding stores hold sales and buy  komazadare bamboo rakes adorned with gold coins and a treasure ship. You might here business owners complain that the whole thing is a racket, but you won’t see a shop, restaurant or bar in the area without one. A large keg with mouth wide open is placed in front of the shrine to receive offerings.
The festival usually pulls in around 300,000 people.
Usually on one day final day the main Chuo-dori road is closed to traffic for 3 hours between 7pm and 10pm and addition to all the stalls and activity arund Ebisu Shrine there are two stages set up, one at the Ebisu-dori intersection and another at the Shintenchi intersection where kagura dance and taiko drum performances are held.


in this weekend,it's gonna be so busy everywhere in Hiroshima.
If you are planing to visit Hiroshima during these date,Please make a reservation nowwww!!!

 

Leaves Starting To Tuｒn On Miyajima

It's getting really cold towards winter in Japan and it's the great season for gorgeous autumn leaves!

In Hiroshima, there are some good spots for it, especially Miyajima island. There are lots of Japanese maple (Momiji) trees and they are turning to amazing color. And it feels so good to go hiking on Mt. Misen on a beautiful day.

The season for autumn leaves is basically from mid October to later November in Hiroshima. If you want to feel the real Japanese autumn, come and visit Miyajima!

Check the following link for some photos!
GetHiroshima Website - Leaves starting to turn on Miyajima



the photo is from GetHiroshima website

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Opening December 13th !!

Iwakuni Air Station, where United States Marine Corps and other American military personnel are posted in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, decided to open a fully civilian airport on December 13, which is to be called Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport.

ANA decided to operate a new domestic route connecting Iwakuni Kintaikyo with Haneda Airport.
This will be the first time in 48 years as well as from tourist travel to the famed Kintaikyo wooden arched bridge in Iwakuni, to Miyajima and other local landmarks.

I could not find how to get to Iwakuni JR station from Iwakuni kintaikyo Airport...but Its website says  It takes 7 min by car to the station ... only car ?? I will blog when I find another way to go to the airport,hahaha

Nov,15th @ Miyajima island Walking Over Fire Ceremony

Walking Over Fire Ceremony

 

 

 

 

Event:Walking Over Fire Ceremony

Date:November 15, 2012 1:00 pm

Place:Daisho-in Temple in Miyajima island

Phone:(0829)44-0111　

Phone:(0829)44-0111　

Address :210 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, 739-0592, Japan

 

Hi-watari-shiki” Walking Over Fire Ceremony take place at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima twice a year on April 15 and November 15.

The ceremony begins at 1pm with a purification offering to the alter, and chanting of Buddhist sutras. This is followed by two Buddhist monks circling the area with swords and then shooting 7 arrows into the air which the worshippers struggle to retrieve. Lastly, while mountain priests blow their conch shells the arrangement of cypress branches is ignited. After the fire burns down and only red coals remain, the head Buddhist monk, followed by the mountain monks and worshippers, walk barefoot across the coals chanting a prayer for good health and fortune.