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 17 minutes from Hana hostel to bar Marty by tram and 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 15th-21st Don't miss the last Sakura!!

Did you miss the beautiful Cherry blossoms in Japan??
Don't worry!
Let's go to the Japan Mint!!

DATES: April 15th - 21st(10am-8pm)
PLACE: Japan Mint in Itsukaichi
ENTRANCE FEE: FREE

ACCESS: Take the JR train to Itsukaichi sta.
The shuttle bus runs every 20min. on the weekdays(9:35-17:45)
and every 10min. on the weekends(9:45-17:45)
from the North exit of the station.
FARE: 160yen


They open its gates to the general public to enjoy the
240 tress which include 59 varieties!

April 16(Fri) Koto Solo Concert:"Spring Day"

Information of Live Concert for foreign travelers

Sasaki Kimie - Koto Solo Concert:"Spring Day"



Dates/Times: April 16(Friday) 19:00(open),19:30(start)

@Live RAKUZA
Address:Tatemachi Wing BF1-A,6-1 Tatemachi,
Naka-ku Hiroshima City
Tel:(082) 246-1019


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Performers:
Kmie Sasaki(13-string koto,17-string koto)
Ryodou Ishimaru(flute)

SPECIAL FEE for Foreign travelers: 1,500yen(includes 1 drink)

About Koto,look at this site!

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.