getalympic 2017

The 24th Getalympic is going to be hold in Fukuyama on the 17th September.

Getalympic is a unique competition in Fukuyanma where produces Geta(Japanese traditional sandals) most in Japan.

People play a few games with Geta.
One of them is "Geta tower". As you can see from the name, players make a tower with getas.
Player who makes the tallest one is the winner.








It is very important that we keep up the traditions like this competition.

Date  : 17th/Sep/2017    

Location   :  around JR Matunaga station


see you next time !!

✺ *:'.;*`,Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival✺ *:'.;*`,

Date: August 26, 2017 (Sat)  19:40 - 20:40
Location:  off shore from the O-torii Gate

Konnichiwa dfrom Hiroshima Hana Hostel. It's Kana here.
Summer is not over yet. It's getting hotter and hotter everyday in Japan.
Features of the summer in Japan is.....

HOT & HUMID

How is the summer like in your country?

One of common event during summer in Japan is FIREWORKS ! Many fireworks event are held all over the Japan.

A very famous fireworks festival in Hiroshima will be held in late August!　An at Miyajima!!! which is one of well known world heritage in Japan.

Here is a little details of the festival.

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Miyajima-on-the-sea-Fireworks Display presents seven spectacular scenes, complying with each year's theme.
The fireworks display is set up to match the image for each scene, which is centered on the fascinating pyrotechnics on the water.
Over 300,000 visitors enjoy the fireworks show every year. The scene with the O-torii Gate silhouetted by the illumination of the fireworks attracts thousands of photo enthusiasts.
Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival is one of the most famous fireworks display in Japan.
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You can enjoy both world heritage sightseeing at Miyajima and fireworks at once!

Do NOT miss it!!If you are interested in please check "Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival" on Google!!

river side festival in Hiroshima

It's going to be fierce heat day by day.
How's going your travel?

Where are you usual go to in Summer in your country?
In Japan, People go to a sea or a river to cool oneself.

Why don't you enjoy Japanese cool Summer(*^▽^*)？



















****** Rver Side Festival ********************

 DATE : 2017/7/30

TIME :  9:30AM～3:30PM　pre-event　29th 6:00PM～8:30PM

PLACE : Higashihiroshima-shi,Kochi Shimin Ground

ACCESS : 10 minutes walking from Kochi JR station

Fee : Free   ** Try to catch a sweet fish → 800yen

HP : http://www.city.higashihiroshima.lg.jp/kanko/kanko/3/1/7401.html

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HANABI on July 22nd

It's season of  Big fireworks extravaganza  in JAPAN!!!


 A fireworks  extravaganza is one of the most popular events during summer here.

Here is a one of Big fireworks extravaganza place you can go to see from J-hoppers Hiroshima.

Hiroshima Port “Dream” Fireworks Festival

The show begins at 20:00 on July 22nd, 2017 (1hour).
Held in the bay in front of the 10,000 Ton Cruise Ship Bert.

Access: Take a tram track #03 to Hiroshima Port from Dobashi stop (160 yen).






Have fun you are time with HANABI  (fireworks)

Miyajima SUNDANCE

SUNDANCE is an annual festival at the beach on Miyajima with world music and dancing.
There are people from all over the world enjoying world's music (Japan, the United States, South America, Asia, Africa, etc.), the world food and meeting new people.
There are nearly 1500 participants each year. It is getting established as a place of international exchange in Hiroshima.

The dancers who are performing on the main stage are working mainly in Hiroshima and those who sells food and drinks are also running shops in Hiroshima.

It is the 13th SUNDANCE this year.
And the third BUBBLE party is going to be on the main stage and it seems like getting more and more exciting!!

July 16 2017 @ Miyajima Tsutsumigaura National Park
                   　10：00　-　20：00

Tickets: Advence \2000
             GATE    \3000
             15 and younger free

Tickets available @ Southern Cross cafe & bar Hiroshima
                            @Cusco Cafe
                            @Barcos

Bands, DJs, dance shows, contests, volleyball tournament, international food stalls, bubble party, Mr. & Ms. Sundance contest, lots of drinks and hopefully plenty of sun!!

Onomichi Gion Matsuri

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Onomichi(Santai Mawashi) Gion Matsuri 

Jun 24th (Sat)

6PM-9PM

From 7PM : Santai Mawashi
＠the Tsuchido ferry landing platform
*10min walk from Onomichi Sta.

Also,there will be many stalls selling Japanese food.

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A Gion Festival in Onomichi will be held this coming Saturday.
It is one of Onomichi's three major festival and it has continued since the Edo period. The Santai Mawashi is the main attraction of the festival.People scramble 3 Mikoshis,portable shrine floats, and compete to obtain a special flag with each other. Why don't you visit Onomichi and enjoy the traditional festival this weekend?

*･':ﾟ:*:'ﾟ` Mariho Aquarium *･':ﾟ:*:'ﾟ`

Hello this is Kana from Hiroshima Hana Hostel.
It is already in June and we are about to get into rainy season. We call it as "TSUYU".
After Tsuyu, Summer will begin!!! Can't wait to go to beach with nice cold beers!

Japan is an island country which is surrounded by the sea. So we have many different kinds of sea animal, and also they are very close to our life. I love sea animal, especially Turtle, dolphin and  penguin!!

Here is a great news for the people like me. 
There will be brand new Aquarium which will open on June 24th (Sat) !!

It is located right middle of BIG shopping mall which is quite interesting. So you can enjoy both at one time!
Also right next to shopping mall, there is a beautiful walk side with Harbor.
So actually you can enjoy walk along beautiful harbor, enjoy Lunch at shopping mall and enjoy aquarium with lovely sea animals!
 

 

It takes about 45minutes from Hiroshima Station by bus. 
(260 yen for each way. Line  3)

April～October 　10：00～20：00
November～March　10：00～17：00

★　Adult (Over 18years): 900 yen
★　Child(Over 6years): 500 yen
★　Baby(Over 3years): 300 yen
★  Senior(Over 65years): 800 yen

Summer is coming up! Good to cool you down with sea animals rather than air conditioner!