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Higashihiroshima Towaie 2025
Illumination event in Saijo Central Park
Don’t miss the beautiful nightly illumination at Higashihiroshima Towaie 2025, held in Saijo Central Park (in front of the Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art) in Higashihiroshima City.
This festival of lights will be held again this year in Saijo Central Park during the holiday season. A Christmas market will also be open on specified dates.
Higashihiroshima will be the perfect place to enjoy the winter season while gazing at the beautiful lights and visiting the Christmas market.
■ Christmas market
The Christmas market will be open for two days only: Saturday, December 13
and Saturday, December 20. Various shops and businesses from Higashihiroshima are scheduled to participate.
Dates and times:
Saturday, December 13
Saturday, December 20
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

■ Heart-Warming Udon Project
This heart-warming project, where adults pay to eat so children and students can enjoy udon for free, is scheduled to be held again this year following its success last year.
Dates and times:
Friday, November 21
Saturday, December 13
Saturday, December 20
From 5:00 p.m. until supplies run out
Information
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Venue
Saijo Central Park
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Dates
Friday, November 21, 2025 to Monday, January 12, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
* This is the period when the illumination event will be held. -
Held by
Higashihiroshima Rotary Club
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Languages
■ English-speaking staff
Unfortunately, we have no English speakers on staff. We apologize for the inconvenience.
■ Signage in English
Unfortunately, there is no signage in English. We apologize for the inconvenience. -
Website / Social Media
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