イベント、生活情報 2025年12月（Events information, December 2025）

 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

​​​​1. Yassa Fireworks Festa ~Blooming into Winter~ 8,383 "Yassa Yassa" fireworks to be launched!

December 7th (Sun)

Location: Near the mouth of the Nuta River

Time: 18:45 ~ 19:30

※Traffic restrictions will be in place from 16:00 ~ 21:00

[Paid Seating]

Limit: 600 people (including those with advance tickets)

※Advance tickets are no longer available.

Fee: 3,000 yen

Inquiries: Mihara Yassa Festival Executive Committee (TEL: 0848-62-6155)

●Please be sure to cooperate with traffic restrictions.

Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day. As such, please be sure to follow the instructions of security guards.

●Temporary Parking Lots

Tanoura Elementary School: 13:00 ~ 20:00

Mihara Elementary School: 16:00 ~ 20:00

Former Human Resources Center for the Aged: 15:00 ~ 20:00

※The parking lot will be locked outside of these hours.

※There are no parking lots near the event venue.

※Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby commercial facilities as it will cause much inconvenience.

●Temporary Bicycle Parking Lot

Former Human Resources Center for the Aged

●Temporary Restrooms

Around the Dote (River flood wall)/Enichi Observation Area, Wadaoki Observation Area

Link: Official website

https://www.yassa.net

 

2. The 27th Mihara Citizens' Music Festival

December 6th (Sat) and 7th (Sun)

Performances will include choirs, brass bands, and traditional Japanese music.

Location: Popolo Performing Arts Center

Time: December 6th (Sat) 10:30 ~ 15:10, 7th (Sun), 10:00 ~ 14:40

Performances: Music groups from elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools in Mihara City, and other music groups.

※A list is available on the city homepage website.

Inquiries: Culture Division (TEL: 0848-64-9234)

Link: City homepage

https://www.city.mihara.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/50/185564.html

 

3. Events at the Uneyama Astronomical Observatory

December 20th (Sat) and 26th (Fri)

(1) Christmas Viewing Party and & Harp Concert

Time: December 20th (Sat)

Place: Uneyama Astronomical Observatory

Time: 18:00 ~ 22:00 ※The Harp performance will be held from 19:00 ~ 20:00

Fee: 310 yen for general entry, 210 yen for junior high and high school students, 100 yen for elementary school students, free for children of preschool age and below.

Inquiries: Uneyama Revitalization Group (TEL: 080-8230-8701), Uneyama Astronomical Observatory (TEL: 0847-32-7145 available on operating days only)

Link: Uneyama Family Travel Village Homepage

https://vory-uneyama.com/イベント/

(2) The 3rd Astronomical Craft Class (telescope-making course)

Here you can build your own telescope, learn about its mechanisms and types, and practice its focus points.

Time: December 26th (Fri) 13:30 ~ 16:00

Target: Elementary and junior high school students and their parents/guardians

Limit: 12 groups

Fee: 3,300 yen

Application: Please apply by December 19th (Fri) through the Uneyama Family Travel Village website.

Inquiries: Uneyama Revitalization Group (TEL: 080-8230-8701), Uneyama Astronomical Observatory (TEL: 0847-32-7145 available on operating days only)

 

4. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mihara City's Incorporation: Balloon Plaza Special

December 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun)

Location: Fuji Grand Mihara 1st Floor

Time: 10:00 ~ 16:00

December 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun): Balloon mini-games and art exhibitions

December 20th (Sat) only: Professional balloon shows, fashion shows, performances by local groups, choral performances, and more.

Performances: Balloon artist Tsubasa, as well as other local groups and individual performers.

Fee: Admission is free; mini-games starts at 300 yen (includes a balloon art souvenir).

Inquiries: Balloon Plaza Executive Committee (TEL: 090-1353-2336)

Link: Instagram account "balloon_hiroba"

https://www.instagram.com/balloon_hiroba?igsh=b28wZGNIMjkwMm1v

※For the latest information, please check our Instagram "バルーン広場 (Balloon Plaza)" through the link above.

 

5. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mihara City's Incorporation: A heart-warming, exciting and energetic Concert

December 21st (Sun)

This concert, themed "Singing about People, Life, and Me," is being held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Mihara City's incorporation.

Location: Hongo Lifelong Learning Center

Time: 13:30 ~ 15:30

Performances: "Human Song Group", "The Watashitachi", and others

Limit: 130 people

Fee: 500 yen per family

Application and Inquiries: Please contact through by phone or email Murakami-san of the Home Library Poteto (TEL: 090-9412-6578 EMAIL: syokomkuro1025@gmail.com)

Daily Life Information

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1. Let's make a Mihara Daruma

Time: Except for the period from December 28th (Sun) to January 4th, 2026 (Sun), every Monday and Wednesday of December and January 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. Mihara Yassa Dance Promotion Council Public Dance Practice

Time: December 9th (Tue) 18:30 ~ 19:30

Location: Pair City Mihara West Building 2nd floor (Shiromachi 1-2-1, Mihara City)

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

 

3. Preparing for outbreaks of infectious diseases

As we head deeper into the winter season, this is the time when respiratory infections such as influenza and COVID-19 are especially prevalent. As such, please be mindful of your surroundings and apply basic infection prevention measures, such as wearing a mask, practicing proper cough etiquette, washing and disinfecting your hands, and ventilating your home.

Inquiries: Health and Welfare Division (TEL: 0848-67-6053 FAX: 0848-64-2130)

 

4. Beware of food poisoning caused by Norovirus

This is also the season when norovirus food poisoning is most likely to occur. In order to prevent infection, be sure to always wash your hands thoroughly and avoid handling food if you have symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting.

Inquiries: Health and Welfare Division (TEL: 0848-67-6053 FAX: 0848-64-2130)

 

5. 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 Management Division (TEL: 0848-67-6092)

Road and River Abnormality Reporting System:

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

Operation Manual:

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6. Let's spend the end of the year without any fire incidents

The End of Year Fire Prevention Campaign will be taking place from December 15th (Mon) to the 31st (Wed). In order to ensure a fire-free end of the year as well as make a great start to a bright new year, please be sure to exercise caution and keep a close eye on open flames whenever in use. As a reminder, homes and buildings are required to install residential fire alarms. As such, please be sure to maintain and manage your fire alarms.

Inquiries: Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department Headquarters (TEL: 0848-64-5927)

Link: Informative video regarding house/structure fires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaF9luhqq9o

 

7. Have an enjoyable end of year without any accidents or traffic violations!

The 10-day period from December 1st (Mon) to the 10th (Wed) is the end-of-year Prefectural Traffic Accident Prevention Campaign. Please be sure to obey traffic rules and continue to observe manners that helps prevent traffic accidents.

[Campaign Focus]

(Prefectural)

● Ensuring pedestrian safety

● Preventing traffic accidents involving the elderly

● Eradicating dangerous driving, including drunk driving

● Promoting safe use of bicycles and other vehicles

(City-specific)

● Preventing traffic accidents on expressways

Inquiries: Social Affairs and Environment Division (TEL: 0848-67-6179)

Link: City Homepage,

https://www.city.mihara.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/18/162659.html

 

8. You can consult with us about child development

Public health nurses, clinical psychologists, speech-language-hearing therapists, etc. are available to provide consultations regarding child development. Please feel free to consult with us about any concerns you may have about your child's language or behavior.

Time: Every Monday to Friday except on the period from December 29th (Mon) to January 2nd, 2026 (Fri), 9:00 ~ 17:00

Location: Sun Sea Plaza 3rd floor or the Children's Safety Division (Mihara City Hall Main Building 2nd floor)

Target: For children under 18 and their parents/guardians

For application and inquiries: Please contact the Child Safety and Security Division (TEL: 0848-67-6359 FAX: 0848-67-5934)

 

9. Pedriatic emergency clinics on duty during the New Years and public holidays

Time and Location:

(1) December 31st (Wed) 9:00 ~ 12:00, 14:00 ~ 16:30

Kosei General Hospital (Enichi 2-chome, TEL: 0848-63-5500)

(2) January 1st, 2026 (Thurs) to 3rd (Sat) 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.