Event Information（イベント情報）
August 2026
【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 and Time | On Saturday August 29th, from 19：30～20：30 |
|---|---|
| Place | Kohan-no-Sato Fukutomi Roadside Station |
| Inquiries | Shakunage Dam Fireworks Display Planning Committee：（082）435-2110 |
| Related sites | Michinoeki Kohannosato FukutomiShakunage-ko |
【Domannaka Toyosaka Heso Festival（豊栄ヘソまつり）】
| Date and Time |
On Saturday August 1st, from 16:00 to 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Toyosaka Fureai Ground |
| Inquiries | Domannaka Toyosaka Heso Festival Planning Committee (Kiyotake Community Center), tel: 082-432-3393 |
| Related sites | Domannaka Toyosaka Heso Festival |
July 2026
【Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display（東広島花火大会）】
Fireworks light up the sea and night sky of Akitsu. The fireworks will be launched from in the bay, near to the shore, so they will be really powerful!
| Date and Time |
On Wednesday 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 |
【International Party in July, 2026（インターナショナル パーティー ）】
| Date and Time | July 24, 2026 (Friday) 18:00～19:30 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Global Learning Center（3F, Hiroshima University West Library） |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Please register from Forms. |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:kokusai-sien★office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
【International French & Italian Night（インターナショナル フレンチ＆イタリアンナイト）】
French and Italian students will introduce home culture!
| Date and Time | July 8th, 2026 (Wednesday) 18:00～19:00 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Global Learning Center（3F, Hiroshima University West Library） |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Please register from Forms. |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:kokusai-sien★office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
June 2026
【African Saturday 2026（アフリカンサタデー2026）】
International students at Hiroshima university introduce the culture of their home country.
POCKETALK (automatic translation device) is available for use.
| Date and Time |
June 27th, 2026 (Saturday） 10:00～12:00 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Phoenix International Center, MIRAI CREA |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Application deadline: June 25th (Thursday). |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:kokusai-sien★office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
【International Party in June, 2026（インターナショナル パーティー ）】
| Date and Time | June 19th, 2026 (Friday) 18:00～19:30 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Global Learning Center（3F, Hiroshima University West Library） |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Please register from Forms. |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:kokusai-sien★office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
【Higashihiroshima "A Buzz-Worthy Spot Bus Tour（東広島 話題の場所 バスツアー）】
Recruiting participants for the 2026 Higashihiroshima Bus Tour!
We are offering a Higashihiroshima bus tour for foreign residents who live in Higashihiroshima City.
| Date and Time | Saturday, June 13th |
|---|---|
| Contents |
For more details, plelase see the Hiroshima International Plaza website. |
| Fees | Free |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima International Center, Tel：082-421-5900 |
【Yukata wearing experience（着物（ゆかた）体験)】
This is a great oppotunity to experience Japanese culture. Let's try wearing a Yukata!
| Date and Time | June 12th, 2026 (Friday) 6:00－8:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Place |
2F Washitsu (Japanese-style room), Higashihiroshima Arts and Culture Hall Kurara |
| Eligibility |
Foreign residents who live in Higashihiroshima city. |
| Application |
Please see "Hiroshima International Center Website" for details. |
| Fees | Free |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima International Center (Ms. Ueda)：Tel 082-421-5900 |
【International Uruguayan & Argentine Night（インターナショナル ウルグアイ＆アルゼンチンナイト）】
Uruguayan and Argentine students will introduce home culture!
| Date and Time | June 10th, 2026 (Wednesday) 18:00～19:00 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Global Learning Center（3F, Hiroshima University West Library） |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Please register from Forms. |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:elife★hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
【Try canoeing, SUP, rowing boats, and more!（カヌー、SUP、ローボートなどを体験しよう！）】
How about trying canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding?
| Date and Time |
The time is from 9:30 to 11:30 for all dates. |
|---|---|
| Place |
Kurose B&G Marine Center Boat House (Kamegakubi Pond, Kurose-cho Maruyama) |
| Eligibility |
The event is open to elementary school students and above. |
| Application |
By fax or email with the following information.
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| Deadline |
one week before each event date |
| Inquiries |
Higashihiroshima Foundation for Affairs of Culture and Education (Kurose Indoor Pool) |
【Horoyoi Stroll Coupons (Summer Version) ほろよい散歩クーポン（夏季Ver.）】
| Date and Time |
June 1 (Mon.), 2026 to September 14, 2026 (Mon.) |
|---|---|
| Location | Around the Saijo Sake Brewery Street (Sakagura-dori). |
| Fees | 2,200円（booklet of 11 coupons)） Saijo Sake Brewery Street Tourist Information Center and other locations. Coupons are also available online via the E-Plus ticket website as well. |
| Inquiries | Saijo Sake Brewery Street Tourist Information Center：（082）421-2511 |
| Related site |
May 2026
【International Vietnamese Night in May】
A Vietnamese student will introduce home culture.
Languages used: English / Japanese.
| Date and Time | May 13th, 2026 (Wednesday) 18:00～19:00 |
|---|---|
| Place |
Hiroshima University Global Learning Center（3F, Hiroshima University West Library） |
| Eligibility |
Those who are interested in multicultural exchange. |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Please register from Form. |
| Inquiries | Hiroshima University Global Exchange Group (3F, Student Plaza) Tel: 082-424-5593 Email:elife★hiroshima-u.ac.jp ※Please change "★" to "＠". |
April 2026
【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).
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Date and Time/Place |
Saturday, April 11th: 1. Kirei Sake Brewery 2.Sanyotsuru Sake Brewery 3.Hakubotan Sake Brewery |
|---|---|
| Related sites | For more details, please see the webpage (in Japanese) |
March 2026
【Knitting Cafe Event】
Enjoy knitting, coffee, and chatting together in a relax atomosphere. Beginners are very welcome!
![Knitting Cafe Event]](http://www.city.higashihiroshima.lg.jp/material/images/group/159/knittingcafe0320.jpg)
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Date and Time/Place |
March 20th, 2026（Fri.）13:00～15:00 |
|---|---|
| Content |
Please see the flyer for the details. |
| Fees | 500 yen（drink included） |
January 2026
【Knitting Cafe Event】
Enjoy knitting, coffee, and chatting together in a relax atomosphere. Beginners are very welcome!
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Date and Time/Place |
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|---|---|
| Content |
Please see the flyer for the details. |
| Fees | 850 yen（drink included） |
【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!
| Date and Time | Sunday, Japnuary 18, 2026, 10:00~12:00 Meeting Time：9:45 |
|---|---|
| Location | B&G Marine Center Gymnasium, Kurose (Kurose cho Narahara 10018-4) |
| Eligibility | Residents of Higashihiroshima City, 12 people |
| Fees | Free |
| Application |
Google Form Application Deadline：Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 |
| Inquiries |
Hiroshima International Center |
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.
| Date and Time |
The 2025-26 Coming-of-Age ceremony will be held on Monday January 12th (a national holiday), in two sessions: Session 1: 11:00–11:30 (Doors open 10:15, reception closes 10:45) |
|---|---|
| Location | Higashihiroshima Arts & Culture Hall Kurara, in the Main Hall. |
| Eligibility |
Individuals born between April 2, 2005 and April 1, 2006 are eligible to attend. Even those (born between the dates above) whose address is not registered as Higashihiroshima City are welcome to take part. Notice to Participants: invitation postcards (entry tickets) were sent on August 22, 2025. Those who do not have the postcard should present an ID document (such as a residence card) at the reception on the day. |
| Inquiries | Youth Development Division (Seishonen-ikusei-ka, 青少年育成課), tel.: 082-420-0929. |
| Related sites | Youth Development Division：Coming-of-Age ceremony (Hatachi no Tsudoi) |
‘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 |
11:30 to 16:00 on Monday January 12th. |
|---|---|
| Place | Tourist Information Center on Sakagura-Dori |
| Fees |
Commemorative photographs are free, and commorative set (a bottle of Japanese sake with an original label and a wooden sake cup with what you wrote burned into it) is 1,650 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. |
| Related sites | Discover Higashihiroshima Official Website |
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 practice drills.
*Please note that a demonstration of simulataneous water discharge and practice drills have been canceled.
| Date and Time | On Sunday January 11th, from 10:00 to 12:00 |
|---|---|
| Place | At the Fire Department Headquaters (inside the garage) (In the hall of the Fire Department Headquarters in the case of rain) |
| Inquiries | Fire General Affairs Division (Shobo-somu-ka, 消防総務課) Tel: 082-422-6621 |
【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）】
| Date and Time |
Friday January 2, 2026, 6:45–8:00 (cancelled in case of snow or rain). |
|---|---|
| Place | Kurose Indoor Pool (10018-4 Narahara, Kurose-cho) |
| What to bring and what to wear | Warm, comfortable clothing suitable for exercise, gloves, a hat, a towel, a flashlight, and your ‘Manabu-chan Notebook’ (for elementary school students). |
| Application | Same-day registration (6:30–6:45) ※Only first-aid treatment will be provided for any injuries during the event. |
| Inquiries | Kurose Branch of the City Sports Promotion Committee / Kurose Mirai Council (Secretariat: City Education & Culture Promotion Foundation)：（0823）82-7075 |
December 2025
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.
| Date and Time | December 6th, 2025 （Saturday） 14:00~16:00（Reception starts 13:30） |
|---|---|
| Place | Saijo elementary school gymnasium |
| Eligibility | Japanese residents, foreign residents, and JICA students living in Higashihiroshima City. Capacity:150 people (If there are too many applications, a lottery will be held) Participation fee: Free |
| Application |
Please register from https://forms.office.com/r/86p2xmmskG?origin=lprLink. Application deadline：December 1st（Monday） |
| Inquiries | cicttp@jica.go.jp |
【Horoyoi Stroll Coupon (Winter Version) ほろよい散歩クーポン（冬季Ver.）】
| Date and Time |
December 1, 2025 to March 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Around the Saijo Sake Brewery Street (Sakagura-dori). |
| Fees | 2,200円（booklet of 11 coupons)） Saijo Sake Brewery Street Tourist Information Center and other locations. Coupons are also available online via the E-Plus ticket website as well. |
| Inquiries | Saijo Sake Brewery Street Tourist Information Center：（082）421-2511 |
| Related site | “Visit Higashihiroshima" |
November 2025
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.
October 2025
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
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
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Saturday October 4th, 10:00-16:00
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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
September 2025
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
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更新日：2026年07月15日