Event Information（イベント情報）

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.

There are non-Japanese residents from more than 100 countries and regions living in Higashihiroshima. The Higashihiroshima International Festa 2023 is a chance to find out about some of these countries, through food, dance and culture. Food and drink demonstrations and sales will be held, so come and enjoy the tastes of the world and experience the cultures of various countries. An event where participants can interact with each other regardless of nationality or age is also being planned. For more details about the festa, please see the website.

Higashihiroshima International Festa Official Instagram

Date and Time

10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday October 22nd

Place

Saijo Central Park (the area to the north side of Higashihiroshima City Office)

Inquiries

International Exchange Section, Civic Affairs Division (Shimin-seikatsu-ka, Kokusai-koryu-kakari,市民生活課 国際交流係) : 082-420-0922
Location: 1F North building 
Email：hgh200922@city.higashihiroshima.lg.jp

It features an international exchange area, and also various areas aimed at allowing participants to enjoy the festival
even more, and even more safely, than up until now.
There is 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 Satake area, 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 website.

Date and Time

From 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturday October 7th, and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday October 8th

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

The exhibition features approximately 200 items from the first-class collection of the Egyptian Museum of Ancient Art, Shibuya, including world-class mummies, mummies’ masks, wooden coffins, and vessels and accessories that illustrate the lifestyle of the time.

Date and Time

On Tuesday October 10th to Sunday November 26th

Tickets are available from the Municipal Art Museum or Seven-Eleven. (The Seven Code for ticket purchases from Seven-Eleven is 102-269.)

Tickets

Tickets cost 1,300 yen (1,040 yen) for general admissions, or 900 yen (720 yen) for university students (prices in brackets are for tickets bought in advance, or groups of 20 or more). For high school students and under, admission is free.

Advance purchase tickets are available until Monday October 9th.
For other admission discounts, please see the list of discounts that can be used at special exhibitions, below:

Elderly and Disabled Persons

Free of charge for those who have a certificate of medical insurance for the latter-stage elderly, a physical disability handbook, a medical care and education handbook, or a mental disability health welfare handbook.

With Children Day

On Saturdays, up to two adults or college students accompanied by a child of high school age or younger receive a 20% discount from the day's admission fee.

Contact: Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art (東広島市立美術館), tel.: 082-430-7117
Open from 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing time).
On Tuesday October 10th, opening time is 10:00.

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

Date and Time

On Saturday September 30th and Sunday October 1st, from 10:00 to 16:00 on both days.

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)

The sounds of shinobue (bamboo flute), and gagaku (ancient Japanese court music), along with calligraphy, will be performed at the time of the mid-autumn moon.
Songs: Moon over the Deserted Castle, Tsugaru Yamauta Fantasy, Okesa Lullaby, etc.

Date and Time

On Sunday September 24th, from 14:00

Place

Citizens' Culture Center (Azalea Hall)

It is open to 250 people (on a first-come-first-served basis).
Children under school age will not be admitted.

Applications

Please apply by telephone, giving your name, telephone number, and the number of participants you would like tickets for.
Applications will be accepted from Friday September 1st.

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.

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 23rd, 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.

This festival will take place on Sunday July 30th, from 10:00 to 14:50, at the side of the Mukunashi River in Kochi. The area by the river will open at 9:00.
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 30th, from 10:00 to 14:50（Open at 9：00）

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

The Higashihiroshima Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday July 29th, from 20:30 to 21:00, in the Mitsuhama area of Akitsu. There will some 2500 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 Saturday 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

This festival takes place on Saturday July 22nd, 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 22nd , 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 23rd.

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