May 3rd (Mon) - 4th (Tue) Moroccan and Arab goods fair

Moroccan and Arab goods fair will be held in Hiroshima during the Golden Week holidays, on the 3rd and 4th of May. The fair will be managed by "souk nomad" which was set up by people who was living in Morocco.


Place and Time
bar Marty
3rd (Mon) of May
4th (Tue) of May
12:00 OPEN
Chitose building 3F, 6-14 Nagarekaewa Nakaku Hiroshima-shi

It takes about 22 minutes from J-hoppers Hiroshima to bar Marty by walk. Don't miss the chance to get nice Moroccan and Arab goods!!


Official web site → Moroccan, Arab, Ethnic goods shop; ｓａｈａｒa


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April 25 (Sun) J-Hoppers Hiroshima will be broadcast!!!

We will be broadcast on RCC television this Sunday!

The other day, the RCC TV crew and the famous comedian "Yoshiaki Yamane" from Ungirls(a comedy duo) came to shoot for their TV program.

Some staffs and guests took part in it and it was fun!:)

It is a new program and the name is "Motonari." (click here to the Japanese website)
It starts at 12:54pm on April 25.

If you live in Hiroshima, don't miss it!!!

2010,April,28th NEW WORLD-13th Anniversary Special Edition part3-TAKKYU ISHINO!!!!!!!!

NEW WORLD-13th Anniversary Special Edition part3-TAKKYU ISHINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Takkyu Ishino
One half of the massive Denki Groove and the man behind the enormous WIRE events, Japanese techno stars don't come any bigger than Takkyu Ishino. He is a real entertainer and having played to a million people at Berlin's Love Parade in 1998 (video below), it's probably safe to say he knows how to work a crowd.

www.takkyuishino.com
www.denkigroove.com

New World Support DJs

Guest DJ TAKKYU ISHINO(DENKI GROOVE,Ink,WIRE)

Support DJ DJ TaNaKa(Sacred Spirits)

Resident DJs SHIN-YA
KAWA
GYU-NYU
YOSSY

VJs DAISUKE HIRATA（runningroove）
SHINBUN

Tickets
New World member pass: ¥2500
Adv: ¥3500
Door: ¥4000
START 21:00~


I've seem him around 3 years ago!He was so cool and gave us really cool music!!
If you come to Hiroshima on the night,You shouldn't miss it!!!!!!!

April 15 (Thu) Hot Coal Walking on Miyajima Island

Hot Coal Walking on Miyajima Island (at Daishoin temple)
Dates/Times:
15 April 11:00 Hrs

Join the crowd of people and take part in the "walking over fire ceremony" at Daiganiji Temple (Nov 5) and Daishoin Temple (Nov 15)on the island of Miyajima.

Walk across hot coals "to pray for protection from illness and disaster."
You can join the other participants who go through physical pain in hopes of future comfort.

Some claim that if you have
"a pure heart" or good reasons to will yourself across the coals....
it doesn't hurt at all.

April 4 (Sun) Cherry blossom viewing and tea ceremony

Join an informal tea ceremony under the cherry biossoms at Shukkeien Garden!

Forget you are right in the heart of the city there. This is one place were the somewhat unpredictable weather around the hanami season can actually add to the atmosphere.

You will see many different kinds of cherry blossom and there are over 100 cherry trees in the garden. You can enjoy cherry blossoms while drinking Japanese tea and there are sure to be some lovely kimonos on display at the tea ceremony.

Enjoy the Japanese fun culture, hanami !

Admission: Adults-250 yen Students-180 yen

Date: April 4 10:00-15:00

March 26th（Fri）80kidz "THIS IS MY WORKS" release tour @Mugen∞5610

Tokyo electro outfit 80Kidz return to Hiroshima, and to Mugen This time, however, they are two instead of three, as Mayu has gone her own way.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!80KIDZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Following in the footsteps of genre-mashing electronic artists such as Surkin, M.I.A, The Bang Gang DJs and Vitalic, 80kidz, hailing from Japan, are ready to show the world what Tokyo can do. They have performed alongside Justice, Boys Noize and Hot Chip, and remixed Cazals, CSS, Black kids and many more.
80kidz have just completed a New Music From Japan UK Tour with Strummerville, which saw them tour alongside other Japanese acts such as Tucker, Riddim Saunter and DeDe Mouse. They have also appeared at recent festivals like The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City, Future Sonic and The Stag and Dagger, bringing a taste of Japanese musical culture to the British ear. They have recently released their album ‘This Is My Work’ on the KSR label .

They are so cool!!!You shoudn't miss their play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Links
80kidz Myspace
80kidz on YouTube

Host Djs
JAM (KCH/ KADO)
SEX HOLIC(SANA/WOZ)
Liberty HeadZ (hrYn/Suu/snpy)
YOSHIM!
FIMEO (HIRO/Wu-Ya)

Tickets:Adv: ¥2500 (plus 1 ¥500 drink)

Door: ¥3000 (plus 1 ¥500 drink)

Address:Mugen∞5610(mugen gourudo)

2F & 3F Atsuma Bldg, 1-3 Yagenbori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi

Dates/Times:26 March 22:00 Hrs

For more information:
URL:http://www.maps-shop.com/
E-mail:info@maps-shop.com
Tel:(082)241-0089 (Maps)

Mar 25-Apr 3 Miyajima Hina Doll Festival

Discover the beautiful Hina doll heirlooms, and learn about the significance of the festival for Japanese girls. Private antique dolls are on display at over 30 locations throughout Miyajima.

Get a free event map and directions from English speaking volunteers at Miyajima-guchi ferry terminal during the event. You can orgnize your visit with their help at the Doll Festival Information Center in Omotesando Shopping Arcade.

A ticket is required for the four main exhibition sites. Get a passport ticket at the pier or at the four main sites (Ticket Adult:300yen/Age15-18:170yen/Age6-14:150yen).

With this ticket you can see the dolls at the four main sites:

* Miyajima History and Folklore Museum (English-speaking guides)

This museum is in a 170 year-old merchant house. It contains many interesting folkloric exhibits.

* Daishoin Temple

This is the oldest temple in Miyajima, with lots of attractive Buddhist pavillions and statues. The 14th Dalai Lama visited this temple to celebrate its 1200th year in 2006. Apart from the Hina doll exhibit, the Japanese culture workshop / International Cafe and the spring tea ceremony are also located here.

* Yamanaka House

This historical residence is open to the public for the first time this year during Hina Doll Festival.

* Konishi House

The Konishi family once brewed sacred sake (rice wine), dedicated to the gods of Itsukushima Shrine.



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