Event Information（イベント情報）

【Cross-Cutural Friendship Day, Slipper Pong & Sweets Party（スリッパ卓球とお菓子パーティー）】

Is this Japanese traditional culture? Swap your ping pong rackets for slippers and join our Slipper Ping Pong Tournament! Foreign residents and local residents, adults and kids-everyone gathers to play together! After working up a sweat, enjoy a social party with sweets. Can you play ping pong with slippers? What kind of sweets are tasty? Experience all sorts of fun first-time adventures!

Coming-of-Age ceremony (Hatachi no Tsudoi)（二十歳のつどい）

The Hatachi no Tsudoi, otherwise known as the ‘Coming-of-Age Ceremony’, is an annual event held on the second Monday of January to celebrate young people who have become adults. Although Japan lowered the legal age of adulthood from 20 to 18 on April 1, 2022, Higashihiroshima City will continue to hold the ceremony for those who turn 20 during the relevant fiscal year, following past practice.

During the ceremony, new adults from the region are invited to a large venue, where they receive commemorative gifts and congratulatory messages from the mayor. A representative of the new adults may also give a pledge expressing their commitment upon entering adulthood.

Attire for the ceremony is free of choice. Many women wear furisode (a formal long-sleeved kimono), while men typically wear suits in calm colors such as navy, black, or gray. Some participants wear traditional clothing from their home countries.

【Kurose Fuji ★ Sunrise Walk: Let’s Watch the Sunrise at Ryūōzan General Park!（龍王山総合公園で日の出を見よう！黒瀬富士☆日の出ウォーク）】

December 6, 2025 "Let's learn together from Professional cyclists, Victoire Hiroshima" Bicycle Safety Class International Exchange（自転車安全教室）

How much do you know about Japanese bicycle rules?
How much do you know about bicycles around the world?
Higashihiroshima city is a diverted city. Let’s gain knowledge about bicycles and understand each other through the event.
Participants get benefits!
English Interpretation Available!

※Please bring indoor shoes on the day of the event.
※As parking is limited, please use public transportation or bicycles whenever possible.

Akitsu Festival: a festival of flames and good food（あきつフェスティバル）

Date and Time

Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 9:00 to 19:00
Sunday, November 9th, 2025, 9:00 to 16:50

Place

The Citizens' Playing Fields in Akitsu
The festival venue is near JR Kazahaya Station (about 5 minutes on foot from the station).

Inquiries

Akitsu Festival Planning Committee (Akitsu Festival Jikko-Iinkai, あきつフェスティバル実行委員会)
(inside the Industry and Construction Division, Akitsu Branch Office), tel.:
0846-45-1623.

Higashihiroshima International Festa 2025（東広島国際フェスタ2025）

Higashihiroshima City is home to foreign residents from over 100 countries and regions. The Higashihiroshima International Festa 2025 is a festival where participants can learn about various countries through dances, food, culture, and more from around the world.
There will also be food and drink demonstrations, so you can experience the cultures of various countries while enjoying the flavors of the world.
On the day, there will also be various events that visitors can enjoy, regardless of nationality or age. Please bring your friends and come and take part.
For more details about the festa, please see the website.

Date and Time

Sunday, October 26th, 2025, 10:00 to 16:00

Place

Saijo Central Park (north side of the City Office)

Sake Festival 2025（酒まつり）

At the 2025 Sake Matsuri, you can enjoy not only the Sake Hiroba, but also the main stage, the bishu-nabe area, the ‘wakuwaku’ kids’ area, the cultural exchange area, the Satake area, the JA Fureai area, corporate PR booths, sake brewery events, and many other attractions.
In addition, traditional parades such as the osakabayashi parade, hime-mikoshi parade, and sake midarebayashi parade will make their way through the streets.
For those coming by car, please use the temporary parking lot at Hiroshima University (fee: 1,000 yen per day).

Date and Time

• 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday October 11th,
• 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday October 12th

Place

Around JR Saijo Station

Inquiries

Sake Matsuri Organising Committee (Sake Matsuri Jikko-iinkai, 酒まつり実行委員会) Tel: 082-420-0330

Related Sites

Sake Matsuri Official Website

Aqua Festa in Fukutomi（アクアフェスタin福富）

This event, held in Fukutomi, the source of the Nutagawa River, has as its theme the importance of water.

Date and Time

• Saturday October 4th, 10:00-16:00
• Sunday October 5th, 10:00-16:00

Place

Kohan-no-Sato Fukutomi Roadside Station

Inquiries

Aqua Festa in Fukutomi Planning Committee (アクアフェスタ in 福富実行委員会)

Related Sites

Aqua Festa in Fukutomi Planning Committee Official Website

Special 'Moon Viewing' Concert（観月会）

Date and Time

Sunday September 28th, 14:00 (doors open at 13:30)

Place

Citizens' Culture Center (Azalea Hall)

Eligibility

limited to 250 people (decided on a first-come first basis).

Please note that children of under school age are not permitted to attend the event.

Applications

Please apply by telephone.
Applications will be accepted from Friday September 2nd.

Inquiries

Higashihiroshima Foundation for Affairs of Culture and Education (東広島市教育文化振興事業団),tel.: 082-421-1160.

Sakagura Stroll（あかりの散歩道）

Stroll along Sakagura-dori with a lantern, explore the chimneys with a guide, etc.

Date and Time

Location

Cost

Varies depending on the event

Inquiries

Related sites

Discover Higashihiroshima Official Website

Syakunage-ko Fireworks Display（しゃくなげ湖納涼花火大会）

The summer festival also will be held at the same time.

Date/time

On Saturday August 30th, from 19：30～20：30

Location

Kohan-no-Sato Fukutomi Roadside Station

Inquiries

Shakunage Dam Fireworks Display Planning Committee：（082）435-2110

Related sites

Michinoeki Kohannosato FukutomiShakunage-ko

Feel the Tradition! Let's Dance! Higashihiroshima Bon Odori Night（東広島盆踊りナイト）

Date/time

Please see the flyer for the details.

Location

Please see the flyer for the details.

Eligibility

Foreign residents living in Higashihiroshima city. (Only 50 people can participate)
If there are too many applicants, participants will be selected by lottery.

Application

Register from the Online⇒Please click here.
Deadline: July 31st 

Inquiries

Junior Chamber International Higashihiroshima
Tel：082-422-6889

Related sites

Junior Chamber International Higashihiroshima

Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display（東広島花火大会）

There will some 2000 fireworks launched, and the ‘万’ character on the side of Mount Honoyama will be illuminated. The fireworks will be launched from in the bay, near to the shore, so they will be really powerful!

Date and Time

On Tuesday July 29th, from 20:30 to 21:00

Place

Mitsuhama area of Akitsu

Inquiries

Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display Planning Committee (Higashihiroshima
Hanabi-Taikai Jikko-iinkai, 東広島花火大会実行委員会)：090-6848-2618
Related sites:Akitsu-cho Kanko Kyoukai

Riverside Festival（リバーサイドフェスティバル）

There will be sweetfish catching, grilled sweetfish, and a range of activities in the river that all the family can enjoy.

Date and Time

On Sunday July 27th, from 9:30 to 15:00

Place

At the side of the Mukunashi River in Kochi

Inquiries

Riverside Festival Planning Committee (Riverside Festival Jikko-iinkai, リバ
ーサイドフェスティバル実行委員会) (inside You Ai Sun Kochi): 082-437-2228
電話番号：（082）437-2228
Related sites:自治組織 you愛sunこうち

Kurose Fureai Summer Festival（黒瀬ふれあい夏祭り）

There will be performances by local performers, guest performances, fireworks, etc., all contributing to an exciting festival.

Date and Time

On Saturday July 26th , from 16:00 to 21:00
※It will go ahead if there is light rain, but if there is heavy rain it will be postponed until Sunday July 27th.

Place

Around Kurose Lifelong Learning Center

Inquiries

Kurose Fureai Summer Festival Planning Committee (Kurose Fureai Natsu Matsuri Jikko-iinkai, 黒瀬ふれあい夏祭り実行委員会)(inside Kurose Chamber of Commerce)：0823-82-3075
Related sites:Kurose Syoukou-kai

BOUSAI TOUR For International Residents（防災ツアー）

Let’s join the Bosai Tour for international residents in Higashihiroshima City!

What are the activities？：

1. Visiting Fire Station: We visit the fire station in Higashihiroshima. We can watch the emergency vehicle closely.
2. Bosai Workshop: Let’s learn helpful tips for disaster situations!
3. Dam Tour: We can go through the dam tunnel.   - Elementary school children and above can join the tour. Stateless children can spend the time with the parents at the park during the Dam Tour.

(Unavoidably, there might be changes to our plans.)

Date and Time

Saturday, July 5th 2025, 9：15～16：15
※We will hold the event come rain or shine.
※Please bring your own lunch.

Application

35 international residents can participate in this tour.（Fees: Free）

Apply via the application form.→ Application form

Deadline： Wednesday, June 18th

※A lottery may be held if there are more applicants than available spots.

問い合わせ

Hiroshima International Center (Ms. UEDA)
Please see the website for details.

 Please click here for any enquires by email.

Observation and planetarium experience using the Kanata telescope（プラネタリウム体験）

All of the activities are in Japanese.

Eligibility

Elementary school children in grades 4, 5 and 6.
Each course (A and B) is open to 25 children. Participants will be decided by lottery.
In the case of a lottery, first-time participants will be given priority.
After applying, as a rule it is not possible to change courses.

Application

Applications can be made online or by phone.
Please give the following information:

1. Name of the course
2. Your preferred course
3. Your address
4. Child's name
5. Child’s school name
6. Child’s grade
7. Your telephone number

The deadline for applications is Monday June 16th. Applications must be received by this date.

Inquiries

Lifelong Learning Division (Shogai Gakushu-ka, 生涯学習課), tel.: 082-420-0979

B&G Kurose Akitsu Marine Club Participants Wanted Experience canoeing, SUP, rowboats, and more!（カヌーやSUP,ローボート体験参加者募集）

This event will be held at Kurose B&G Marine Center Boat House (Kamenokubi Pond)

Date and Time

June 14th (Sat), June 22th (Sun), June 28th (Sat),
July 6th (Sun), July 20th (Sun),
August 3rd (Sun), August 9th (Sat), August 17th (Sun), August 23rd (Sat), and August 30th (Sat).

The time is from 9:30 to 11:30 for all dates.

Eligibility

The event is open to elementary school students and above.

Application

To apply send a fax or email to the fax number or email address below. Please be sure to include the course name and date, your post code and address, the child’s name (with furigana), the child’s age, your telephone number, and your name (the name of the guardian).

The deadline for applications is one week before each event takes place.

Inquiries

Higashihiroshima Foundation for Affairs of Culture and Education (Kurose Okunai Pool, 黒瀬屋内プール),
Tel./fax: 0823-82-7075.
Please click here for any enquires by email.

Higashihiroshima Sake Brewery Opening（東広島蔵開き）

Ten sake breweries in the city will be open on Saturdays during the period, selling limited edition sake and offering tours of the breweries. There will also be guided tours of Saijo Sakagura-Dori and events for parents and children planned by students (advance reservations are required for some events).

日時

Saturday, April 12th: 1. Kirei Sake Brewery 2.Sanyotsuru Sake Brewery 3.Hakubotan Sake Brewery
Saturday, April 19th: 4.Kamoizumi Sake Brewery 5.Kamotsuru Sake Brewery 6. Fukubijin Sake Brewery
Saturday, April 26th: 7.Imada Sake Brewery 8.Tsuka Sake Brewery 9.Saijotsuru Brewery 10.Kanemitsu Sake Brewery

Inquiries

For more details, please see the webpage (in Japanese)

‘City of Sake’ Saijo Sakagura-dori Coming of Age Photo Studio at Kugurimon（成人記念写真館）

Groups and families are welcome to take part.

Date and Time

12:30 to 16:00 on Monday January 13th.

Place

Tourist Information Center on Sakagura-Dori

Fees

Commemorative photographs are free, and a bottle of Japanese sake, etc., with an original label is 2200 yen.

Inquiries

Saijo Sakagura-Dori Tourist Information Center (Saijo Sakagura-Dori Kanko-Annai-sho, 西条酒蔵通り観光案内所),
tel.: 082-421-2511.

Fire Department New Year event（市消防出初式）

The Fire Department will hold a New Year event (‘Dezomeshiki’).
Firefighters will perform a demonstration of simultaneous water discharge and drills. 

Date and Time

On Sunday January 12th, from 10:00 to 12:00

Place

In the athletics area of the Higashihiroshima Sports Ground (in the main arena of the gymnasium in the case of rain)

Inquiries

Fire General Affairs Division (Shobo-somu-ka, 消防総務課)
Tel: 082-422-6621