There are many traditional events in Higashihiroshima City.
 Shiwa Cho Shiwahori District “Fukihayashi” |
 Toyosaka Cho Yoshiwara District “Yoshiwara Shingi” |
 Takaya Cho Takayahigashi District “Children’s Kabuki” |
 Saijo Cho Saijo District “Bon Dance” |
 Kochi Cho “Chikurin-ji Flower Festival” |
 Akitsu Cho Mitsu District “Gion Festival” |
| There are many traditional events. Let’s learn about events in our community. |  |
Annual local events
| Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) | People visit shrines on the first day of the New Year to pray for health and peace for the year. |
| Tondo | Touching the smoke from fire is said to protect the person from sickness and injury for the year. |
| Bon Festival Dance | People dance to welcome the souls of their ancestors during the Bon Festival. |
| Autumn Festival | Both adults and children carry mikoshi (portable shrine) and dance to kagura (sacred music and dance) to thank their gods for an abundant harvest. |
| 【How to make a tondo 】 | ||
 ①Cut bamboo and trees from the mountain. |  ③Put large, long bamboo in the center and make the tondo frame. |  ④Lay bamboo around horizontally and secure the frame with ropes. |
 ②Gather bamboo in a field. | ||
 ⑤Lay bamboo and wood on the first layer. |  ⑥Lay bamboo and wood on the second layer. |  ⑦The tondo is complete. The form varies by region. |