イベント、生活情報 2026年2月（Events information, February 2026）

 As not every event will have multilingual support, please use a translator device such as a smartphone or have someone interpret for you should the need arise. 

Events

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1. Come over to Daiwacho!

Let's create, act out, and have lots of laughs at Rafu Rafu!

February 14th (Sat)

First year students from Daiwa Junior High School will be holding an event at the Rafu Rafu Kid's Hall to promote the charms of Daiwacho.

Location: Rafu Rafu Kid's Hall

Time: 10:00 ~ 11:30

Content: (1) Original screenplay (2) Handmade picture book/kamishibai story reading (3) Rice flour clay experience corner

Target: Preschoolers and their parents/guardians

Limit: 50 people for (3) Rice flour clay experience corner

Inquiries: Rafu Rafu Kid's Hall (TEL & FAX: 0848-67-1123)

 

2. Let's go to the music plaza! Spring Break Family Concert

March 28th (Sat)

This approximately one-hour family concert is open to everyone of all ages. Please come and enjoy this event with the whole family.

Location and Inquiries: Arts and Culture Center Popolo (TEL: 0848-81-0886)

Time: Performance starts at 14:00

Performance: By the Kobe City Chamber Orchestra & Kobe City Mixed Chorus

Ensemble of five musicians (flute, oboe, soprano, tenor, piano)

【Scheduled music】"Do-Re-Mi Song," "My Grandfather's Clock," "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands," and more

Fee: 500 yen (unreserved seating) ※Free for preschoolers

【Buy tickets】At Popolo or Popolo Online Portal (electronic tickets only)

Link: Arts and Culture Center Popolo website

https://mihara-cafe.jp

 

3. The 2026 Mihara Daruma Festival (Shinmei-ichi)　~Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mihara City's Incorporation~

February 6th (Fri) ~ 8th (Sun)

This year's Mihara Daruma Festival will be featuring the following:

(1) Revival! Karaoke Competition

Thirty contestants will show off their singing talents.

Location: Shinmei Hall

Time: 8th (Sun) 10:00 ~ 12:30

(2) Revival! Daruma Parade

40 third grade students from Mihara Elementary School wearing papier-mache daruma suits and masks as well as kindergarteners from Showaen Kindergarten wearing daruma masks will be parading through the street.

Location: 【Parade Route】Mihara Elementary School → Mihara Station Square → Near the Shinmei Giant Daruma doll (in case of rain, to be held inside the JR Mihara Station)

Time: 6th (Fri) 13:15 ~ 15:00

Inquiries: Mihara City Tourism Association (TEL: 0848-67-5877)

【Related Events】.

(1) Mihara Daruma Face Painting Experience

Create and paint the eyebrows, eyes, mouth, and more of your very own original Daruma doll!

Location: JR Mihara Station Square

Time: 10:00 ~ 16:00

Fee: 800 yen

Inquiries: Mihara City Tourism Association (TEL: 0848-67-5877)

(2) 2nd Local Pudding Festival

A festival featuring a wide variety of not only Hiroshima Mihara Pudding made with local ingredients, but different puddings from outside the city and prefecture as well!

Location: Mihara Station South Taxi Pool

Time: 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun) 10:00 ~ 18:00

(3) "Mihara Shinmenichi" A gathering of noodle dishes!

A selection of gourmet food centered on the theme of "noodles" will be available. Balloon daruma dolls will also be on display!

Location: JR Mihara Station Square

Time: 10:00 ~ 19:30

Inquiries: Mihara City Tourism Association (TEL: 0848-67-5877)

(4) DARUMART 2026 Exhibition

Approximately 500 art daruma dolls will be exhibited, all made by people who used the Mihara Daruma dolls as their canvas.

Location: Special space inside the JR Mihara Station

Time: 10:00 ~ 19:00

Inquiries: Mihara Citizens Group Mihara Spice Office (TEL: 090-7134-1167)

(5) Shinmei Daruma Lottery

This is a no-lose lottery where you can win various prizes. The sale of tickets will end when they run out.

Location: Near the Shinmei Giant Daruma doll

Fee: 200 yen per ticket

※Please use public transportation on the day.

※Please be aware of the surrounding area's high traffic congestion.

※The use of drones is prohibited.

※Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited by law.

※There is no designated trash disposal area, so please take your trash with you.

※For more information regarding this event, please take a look at the link below

Link: The Mihara City Chamber of Commerce and Industry website

https://www.mhr-cci.or.jp/shinmei/

 

4. Hiroshima Residents Cultural Festival '25　The 36th Bisan District Festival Mihara Venue

February 28th (Sat)

Location: Arts and Culture Center Popolo

Time: 13:00 ~ 15:40

Content: Performance arts and recitals by cultural groups in the Bisan district, Kenshibu (Sword dance), folk songs and traditional dances, and western dance

Inquiries: Takehara City Cultural and Lifelong Learning Division (TEL: 0846-22-2328 FAX: 0846-22-8460)

 

5. Public tour of the new Mihara City West Fire Station Facility

February 15th (Sun)

Location: Mihara City West Fire Station New Facility (Shimokitakata 1-chome)

Time: 10:00 ~ 12:00

Inquiries: Mihara City Fire Department General Affairs Division (TEL: 0848-64-5910)

Link: City homepage

https://www.city.mihara.hiroshima.jp/site/syouboh/192773.html

 

6. The 22nd Daiwacho Health Walking Event

March 22nd (Sun)

Location: Hakuryu Lake Sports Village Park

Time: Opening Ceremony starts at 9:00 【Registration Hours】 8:30 ~ 9:00

Content: (1) Cherry Blossom Viewing Course: 4 km

(2) Experienced Walker Course: 9 km

Limit: 100 people ※Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Application: Submit your application form (prepared for submission at the appropriate location) by March 13th (Fri) to your local branch office, Hongo, Kui, or Daiwa Health and Welfare Center, or at the Mihara City Health and Welfare Division.

Inquiry: Daiwacho Municipal Promotion Association (TEL:0847-33-0223) ※Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)

Link: Application form

https://forms.gle/HXji1v3W5Emqe58j8

 

7. The 4th Honmachi Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival/Girls' Day)

February 28th (Sat) ~ March 1st (Sun)

Handmade stone Hina dolls ("ishibina") and "hinadan-kazari" (decorative stage) will be put on display. There will also be a bazaar with food services, a cafe, matcha tea ceremonies, street piano, and music performances for you to enjoy.

Location: Honmachi District (Honmachi Street, Sokoji Temple Lane, Sokoji Temple, Oshima Shrine, Shohoji Temple, etc.)

Time: 10:00 ~ 16:00

Inquiries: Saigoku Kaido/Honmachi District Urban Development Council, Yamazaki-san

(TEL: 090-4102-4248)

 

8. The 41st Saizakicho Cultural Festival

February 15th (Sun)

Location: Saizaki Community Center, Saizaki Elementary School Gymnasium, Saizaki Junior High School Grounds, Saizaki Kindergarten

Time: 9:00 ~ 13:00

Content: Exhibitions of artwork made by participants of Saizaki Community Center courses and local residents, stage performances, health marathons, walking events, bazaars, disaster prevention workshops, etc.

Inquiries: Saizaki Community Center (TEL: 0848-69-0001)

 

9. Roadside Station Yogansu Hakuryu Valentine's Day Event

Until February 14th (Sat)

We will be serving heart-shaped chocolate pizzas as well as Valentine's Day lunch sets. Customers who purchase a hot coffee will also receive a free mini chocolate.

Location and Inquiries: Roadside Station Yogansu Hakuryu (TEL: 0847-35-3022)

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Daily Life Information

​​​​​1. Let's make a Mihara Daruma

Time: Every Monday and Wednesday of February and March 13:00 ~ 16:00, and every Saturday 10:00 ~ 13:00

Location: Ukishiro Lobby (Shiromachi 1-chome)

Application and Inquiries: Ukishiro Lobby (TEL&FAX: 0848-67-5877)

Limit: 10 people each session

Fee: 800 yen for face drawing experience only, 1,500 yen for the entire crafting experience

 

2. Free Tax Consultation
Time: February 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun) 10:00 ~ 16:00

※Registration ends at 14:00 on each day

Location: Fuji Grand Mihara (Enichicho 1-chome)

Content: General tax consultations ※The creation of tax return forms will not be available

Limit: 30 people

Inquiries: Chugoku Certified Public Tax Accountants Association Mihara Branch, Hiyama-san (TEL: 0848-63-6405)

 

3. Certificates you can get at a convenience store

You can use your My Number card to obtain certificates such as resident registration certificates, seal registration certificates, and family registers at convenience stores and other locations. As it has been made easy for you to obtain these documents without filling out an application form, we encourage you to use this service whenever needed.

What you need: A My Number card, 4-digit PIN, and money for the certificate issuance fee

Inquiries: Mihara City Citizen Affairs Division (TEL: 0848-67-6047)

Link: City homepage

https://www.city.mihara.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/20/168951.html

Instructions on how to use the service

https://www.lg-waps.go.jp/01-01.html

 

4. Mihara Yassa Dance Promotion Council Public Dance Practice

Time: February 10th (Tue) 18:30 ~ 19:30

Location: Pair City Mihara West Building 2nd floor

Inquiries: Mihara City Tourism Division (TEL: 0848-67-6014 FAX: 0848-64-4103)

※You can attend to either view or participate in the dance

※No application required

 

5. Advanced First Aid Training course to be held

February 15th (Sun)

Time: 8:30 ~ 17:30

Location: Mihara City Fire Station

Contents: Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) transporting techniques, including AED training that applies to adults, children, and infants.

Limit: Around 20 people

Application: Please apply by February 8th (Sun) to the Mihara City Fire Station

(TEL: 0848-62-2101 FAX: 0848-62-5119)

 

6. If you find anything unusual on a road or river, please contact us.

You can report unusual occurrances such as holes on the road or fallen trees anytime, anywhere using the "Road and River Abnormality Reporting System." The "Road and River Abnormality Reporting System" can also be accessed through the City's website or the City's official LINE.

※Please check the "Operation Manual" for instructions on how to use the system.

Inquiries: Mihara City Civil Engineering and Management Division (TEL: 0848-67-6096)

Road and River Abnormality Reporting System:

https://city-mihara-hiroshima.form.kintoneapp.com/public/07de98b6d00e366edae659c23a702b8cf2b46041ba844e34a517f28a6f028fd5

Operation Manual:

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7. Pedriatic emergency clinics on duty during public holidays

Time and Location:

(1) February 11th (Wed) and 23rd (Mon) 9:00 ~ 12:00, 13:00 ~ 17:00 each

Mihara City Medical Association Holiday Night Emergency Clinic (Miyaura 1-chome, TEL: 070-3779-5600)

※Please be sure to call the hospital during business hours in advance.

 

8. Youth Soccer Class

Time: March 1st (Sun) 10:00 ~ 12:00 ※To be cancelled in case of rain

Location: Yamami Mihara Sports Park Multipurpose Field

Target: Children from the ages of 5 years old to 3rd grade elementary school students

Limit: 40 people

Fee: 300 yen

Inquiries: Yamami Mihara Sports Park (TEL: 0848-66-3900) by February 20th (Fri)

 

9. Health Class: "Cancer and Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Effective Prevention Methods"

Time: February 26th (Thurs) 10:00 ~ 11:30

Content: Lecture on topics such as preventing lifestyle-related diseases, exercise practices, food tasting, and group discussions/interactions.

Limit: 40 people

Application and Inquiries: Human Rights and Cultural Center (Nagatani 1-chome) by February 20th (Fri) (TEL: 0848-66-1111)