NHK starts broadcasting its new period drama "TAIRANO - KIYOMORI " will start on January 8th

Every year NHK (National TV company of Japan) broadcasts a year-long historical（period） drama.　NHK starts broadcasting its new period drama "TAIRANO - KIYOMORI " will start on January 8th 2012.MIyajima was chosen as a location for this drama.

you can get information about Kiyomori on this site

http://www.hiroshima-kiyomori.jp/

enjoy visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima♪

"Shobara Illumination 2011 (Hiroshima)" started on Nov 18.

"Shobara Illumination 2011 (Hiroshima)" started on Nov 18




One Million light bulbs will illuminate a couple of areas, including the "Field of Light,""Light Tunnel," and "Light Maze."

It takes about 1 hour and 10min from hiroshima Bus center .1300yen～

Novemver 18 (Fri)～ a nice Oyster restaurant has been opend in Hiroshima♪ ♪

The oyster season has become!!
Have you had a Hiroshima's Oyster????
a nice Oyster restaurant has been opend in Hiroshima♪ ♪
It is very close to Hiroshima Port and takes about 20 min by street car from Hiroshima Hana hostel!!
Why dont't you try Hiroshima real Oysters in Hiroshima!!

Mar 25-Apr 3 Miyajima Hina Doll Festival

Discover the beautiful Hina doll heirlooms, and learn about the significance of the festival for Japanese girls. Private antique dolls are on display at over 30 locations throughout Miyajima.

Get a free event map and directions from English speaking volunteers at Miyajima-guchi ferry terminal during the event. You can orgnize your visit with their help at the Doll Festival Information Center in Omotesando Shopping Arcade.

A ticket is required for the four main exhibition sites. Get a passport ticket at the pier or at the four main sites (Ticket Adult:300yen/Age15-18:170yen/Age6-14:150yen).

With this ticket you can see the dolls at the four main sites:

* Miyajima History and Folklore Museum (English-speaking guides)

This museum is in a 170 year-old merchant house. It contains many interesting folkloric exhibits.

* Daishoin Temple

This is the oldest temple in Miyajima, with lots of attractive Buddhist pavillions and statues. The 14th Dalai Lama visited this temple to celebrate its 1200th year in 2006. Apart from the Hina doll exhibit, the Japanese culture workshop / International Cafe and the spring tea ceremony are also located here.

* Yamanaka House

This historical residence is open to the public for the first time this year during Hina Doll Festival.

* Konishi House

The Konishi family once brewed sacred sake (rice wine), dedicated to the gods of Itsukushima Shrine.



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Jan 17 (Sun)Tea that brings people happiness!?

In Japan,there is tea that brings people happiness. It is called "Oobuku-cha" .The word "Oobuku",meaning "Big Happy" and "cha",meaning "tea". Oobuku-cha is drunk at the new years as a lucky tea.

At Syukkeien Garden(Hiroshima city),they will have a Oobuku-cha ceremony on 17th of January.Why don't you drink "Big Happy Tea"? The happy tea will warm you up and bring you happiness!!



●Oobuku Tea ceremony

Dates and times:17th of January 10:00-15:00(order time in 10:00-15:00)

The charge for participating in the tea ceremony is ¥1200. Admission to the park (¥250) is not included.

Address:Shukkeien Garden
2-11 kami-noborimachi,Naka-ku,
Hiroshima

Oct 5 MIYOSHI'S UNKAI (sea cloud)

Hi there!!
October has come ,and the weather has suddenly become cooler,looking more like Autumn.

I recommend a beautiful place in the Autumn season in Hiroshima.

it is MIYOSHI'S UNKAI(sea cloud).
In MIYOSHI,we can sometimes see the sea cloud from Autumn to Spring.
it has been said that it is due to a difference of temperature between day and night.

You can see Miyoshi town under the sea cloud.

The sun is coming up brightly.

The sun is appearing.

The town covered with see cloud.
It is sooo mystic! great view ,isn't it?

It takes about 1 hour by car from Hiroshima to Miyoshi.
And also you can go there by JR train.
It takes about 1 hour 30 min (1280 yen one way).

Temperatures and the amount of clouds vary from day to day.
so you will never see the same one.

Visit to Hiroshima and enjoy the coming Autumn!


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May 9 New Stadium has been OPEN!!!!

April 10th, the day eventually arrived!!!

While watching our local news, I knew the process of the new stadium but it was much more quickly than I expected. The date which I am writing now is May 1st, but I feel the opening day is just like yesterday.

Thanks a lot for coming from far away and and making the "great opening" mood.

Hope to see you all again pretty soon!





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