✺ *:'.;* Shobara Summer Fireworks Festival ✺ *:'.;*

August: 28th 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Place:Shobara’s Ueno Park

 

 Konnichiwa from Hiroshima Hana Hostel, It's Kana here. 
It's getting hotter and hotter everyday in Japan..
Many people struggle with heatstroke and it is becoming serious problem, so Please take good care of yourself while traveling in Japan.

Speak of summer event in Japan is FIREWORK FESTIVAL!! Dress in YUKATA(Japanese traditional clothing  like KIMONO for summer wear)  and get out of town and enjoy beautiful fireworks!
It held only during summer so if you are in Japan now, please do not miss them!!

There is a one in Shobara  Hroshima prefecture. There will be 3000 of display of fireworks.
It takes about 3 hours from Hiroshima Station by JR.
It is good to enjoy local train to little country side rather than stay in the town with crowd.
Also This Shobara Summer fire works festival is placed top 4 in Hiroshima fireworks event.
Must see and enjoy it! It will be great experience if you could dress in YUKATA and enjoy the fireworks with local people!

A festival in Miyoshi town

☆MIYOSHI Kinsai Festival☆

Miyoshi is located at Mountainous region in Hiroshima.
It takes an hour and half from Hiroshima station by Geibi Line.


 


There is a summer festival. You can enjoy traditional dancing and
parade with a special dram which is from Miyoshi town.
Let's join them and have fun for all night!!
 


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DATE : 2016,7,30 (July 30th)　

TIME :  16:00～
         　Parade from 17:15 to 22:00 

ACCESS : 5～10 minutes from Miyoshi station

HP : http://kinsai.net/

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Summer in Japan is the season of fireworks!

Hi there, This is Shiori from J-hoppers Hiroshima.

Have you ever seen fireworks before in Japan?

There is fireworks festival in front of the 10,000 Ton Cruise Ship Berth on July 23rd, 

 2016. 

Date: July 23

Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm

Venue: Hiroshima Port 10,000 Ton Berth Ujina Hiroshima-shi,

Website: http://www.minato-yumehanabi.com/

 

Lots of people attend, so it will tend to be very crowded.

But it will become an unforgettable memory in your life. 

Enjoy summer in Japan to the fullest :)

KINOSHITA CIRCUS HAS COME TO HIROSHIMA!!

Hey everyone! It's Chippy from J Hoppers Hiroshima.

As you guys all know, one of the best ways to spend your days off, is going to Circus!

From the 2nd of July to the 25th of September, Japan's most popular circus "KINOSHITA CIRCUS" plays their show in Hiroshima.

They are originally from Okayama prefecture which is next to Hiroshima, and it's been five years since they last played in the city. Founded in 1902, their long history reaches 114 years this year.

I went to see the show last Monday (the 11th of July), and that was super amazing!
Their show not only includes the great animal & human performance, but also has a strong narrative aspect. It contains the expression of Japanese culture everywhere too.

I got the cheapest seat for 2,800yen, but it was totally fine as the performing tent is not that big. If you want to see them from the front, I suggest you pay a bit more and get the best spot!

KINOSHITA CIRCUS is not only for kids! Everyone, from child to adult, can enjoy their overwhelming performance.

To see the English information, go to
http://www.kinoshita-circus.co.jp/htmls/sche/sche-01.htm

President Obama's visit to Hiroshima !

Sitting President of USA Obama visited Hiroshima on May 27,2016.

Between June 30 and  August 31, the Peace Memorial Museum have put on display four paper cranes made by president Obama. Also, there is his signeture on the museum’s guest book with his message: “We have known the agony of war. Let us now find the courage, together, to spread peace, and pursue a world without nuclear weapons.”

papre cranes are known as a symbol of peace

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Duration of exbihition : From June 30 to August 31.

Place: the Peace Memorial Museum (The main building on the north side)

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Sunday Morning YOGA

Hello!
This is Tomomi from Hiroshima!

Have you ever tried yoga?
Here is your new experience in Hiroshima!

There is a free morning yoga class every Sunday near the Peace Park.
The Peace Park is about 20 minutes from Hiroshima station by street car. 
The yoga class starts at 7am and goes until 8am. So you can start your day with doing yoga!!
The class is held in both Japanese and English.

Baseball game in Hiroshima in JUNE

Hello Konnichiwa from Hiroshima Hana Hostel, It's Kana here.
Hiroshima has just entered Rainy season and it is expected to last until Mid July...

If you come to Hiroshima during baseball game season, you will surprise how people in Hiroshima into Baseball game. We all crazy about Hiroshima baseball team "Carp"

Hana Hostel located only 5 minute walk away from Mazda stadium where baseball game is held.
Here is a schedule for baseball match in June in Hiroshima.

(The date in Pink is the day baseball game is held in Hiroshima

June:24th6pm, 25th2pm,26th1:30pm, 29th6pm, 30th6pm )

We sometime go and watch the game with the guest and other staff members at Hana Hostel .
We dress in red which is team color.  It is great fun and everybody will like the Carp at the end of the game!

 
If you have opportunity to visit Hiroshima and watch the game, YOU MUST DO that. Let's go together!!!