Event Information（イベント情報）

Higashihiroshima City is home to foreign residents from over 100 countries and regions. The Higashihiroshima International Festa 2024 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, November 17th, 2024, 10:00 to 16:00

Place

Saijo Central Park (north side of the City Office)

There will be performances and dances, a parade, and food trucks. Join in to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Higashihiroshima City!

Date and Times

On Sunday, November 17th, from 9:00 to 16:00.

Place

Parade: From Misonou Ramp to the entrance of Kagamiyama Park
Stage: Inside Kagamiyama Park

Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade

Scheduled for 13:30. Disney friends will add color to the parade.

The Duffy Bus is coming to Higashihiroshima! 

Scheduled for 9:00-15:30. You will be able to take a commemorative photo
with the Duffy Bus.

Notice of restrictions etc. related to the event

• Kagamiyama Park: Use of some facilities will be restricted from 13:00 on Saturday, November 16th until around 12:00 on Monday, November 18th.
• Boulevard: The section from Misonou Ramp to the entrance of Kagamiyama Park will be closed from 8:00 to 16:00 on Sunday, November 17th.

Inquiries

For details, please check the website!

The festival features the Sake Hiroba, and a bishu-nabe area (bishu nabe is a special Saijo hotpot-style dish
containing sake), as well as the main stage, a cultural exchange area, an area for children, an area for companies to promote themselves, the JA area, and events at each of the breweries. There are also events throughout the town, including mikoshi (portable shrines) and the 'Sake-midarebayashi' music.
For details about the events, please see the Sake Matsuri website.

Date and Time

• 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday October 12th,
• 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday October 13th

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

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

Date and Time

• Saturday October 5th, 10:00-16:00 and 18:00-20:00
• Sunday October 6th, 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)

Kohan-no-Sato Fukutomi Roadside Station Website

Date and Time

Sunday September 29th, 14:00 (doors open at 13:30)

Place

Citizens' Culture Center (Azalea Hall)

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.: 082-424-3811.

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

This is a concert at which you can enjoy the passionate performances of light music lovers. We look forward to seeing you at the concert!

Date and Time

On Saturday September 7th, from 13:30 (doors open at 13:00)

Place

Seseragi Hall, at Kurose Lifelong Learning Center

Inquiries

Kurose Lifelong Learning Center (黒瀬生涯学習センター), tel.: 0823-82-1100.

Kurose BIG WAVE Concert Website

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

Date and Time

On Saturday August 24th, from 19：30～20：30

Place

Kohan-no-Sato Fukutomi Roadside Station

Inquiries

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

Shakunage-ko Fireworks Display Website

This festival will take place on Sunday July 28th, from 9:30 to 15:00, at the side of the Mukunashi River in Kochi. 
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 28th, 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

Riverside Festival Website (external link)

The Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display will take place on Monday July 29th, from 20:30 to 21:00, in the Mitsuhama area of Akitsu. 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 Monday 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

Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display Website (external link)

This festival takes place on Saturday July 27th, from 16:00 to 21:00, around Kurose Lifelong Learning Center. 
There will be performances by local performers, guest performances, fireworks, etc., all contributing to an exciting festival.

Date and Time

On Saturday July 27th , 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 28th.

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

Kurose Fureai Summer Festival Website (external link)

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.
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. Name of the child and the parent/guardian (with furigana)
5. Child’s school
6. Child’s grade
7. Your telephone number

The deadline for applications is Monday June 17th. Applications must be received by this date.

Inquiries

Lifelong Learning Division (Shogai Gakushu-ka, 生涯学習課), tel.: 082-420-0979, fax: 082-422-1610.

Dance performers for the main stage of the Sake Matsuri (Sake Festival), which takes place on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th, are being recruited from June 18th.
The deadline for applications is Sunday June 30th.
There is a selection procedure. For more information, please check the Sake Matsuri website (scheduled to be published on June 17th).

Contact

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

Date and Time

12:30 to 16:00 on Monday January 8th.

Place

Tourist Information Center on Sakagura-Dori

Fees

Commemorative photographs are free, and a bottle of Japanese sake with an original label will be 2000 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.

The Coming-of-Age ceremony is held on the second Monday of January every year to celebrate those who have reached the age of adulthood. Each local government holds this ceremony for those who reach the age of adulthood between April 2 of the previous year and April 1 of the current year. Although the age of adulthood was lowered from 20 to 18 on April 1, 2022, Higashihiroshima City continues to hold the Coming-of-Age ceremony for those who are 20 years old.
At the Coming-of-Age ceremony, those who have newly reached adulthood in the community are invited to a large venue, and receive a commemorative gift and words of congratulations from the mayor.
A representative of the new adults may also speak, in which they make a pledge with regard to their coming of age.
Dress for the coming-of-age ceremony is up to the individual, but most women who attend wear kimono (furisode), while men usually wear suits in navy, black, gray, or other subdued colors. Some people participate in the traditional costume of their own country.

Date and Time

The 2023-24 Coming-of-Age ceremony will be held on Monday January 8th (a national holiday), from 11:00 to 11:40.

The doors will open at 10:15, and attendees need to be in their seats by 10:45 (it is not possible to enter during the ceremony).

Place

At the gymnasium of the Higashihiroshima Sports Park.

Eligibility

The ceremony is for those born between April 2nd, 2003, and April 1st, 2004. Even those (born between the dates above) whose address is not registered as Higashihiroshima City are welcome to take part.
Invitation postcards will be sent out at the end of December to those in the age range above with registered addresses in the city. If you are in the above age range and you do not receive an invitation, please contact the Youth Development Division.
If you forget your invitation on the day, you will need to show proof of identity.

Inquiries

Youth Development Division (Seishonen-ikusei-ka, 青少年育成課), tel.: 082-420-0929.