A long three-day weekend is coming soon✨ This time, we introduce autumn events and traditional festivals held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!✨ 🔽🔽🔽We’ve picked five highlights to help you plan your three-day weekend outing!🔽🔽🔽 1⃣ The 32nd Bingi Tojo “Otoori” Parade Date and Time: Until Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at noon (12:00) Location: Starting at Tojo Elementary School Ground About: Known as the “Otoori,” this event has been organized by the Otoori Preservation and Promotion Association since 1993. The procession features a daimyo procession, warrior procession, and groups carrying horo and hanawarabe, presenting each year in early November a bold and splendid historical pageant. Event details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5310 Highlights: https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4841 2⃣ The 18th Taishaku Autumn Leaves Festival Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Taishaku Community Promotion Center About: A commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s municipal merger! Music Plaza 10:15 Niimi Wind Ensemble 11:15 Shobara City 20th Anniversary Stage Part 1 — Ryo Sasaki 12:15 Stage Part 2 — Issei Minami 13:30 Kendama performance 14:00 Singing contest 14:45 Lottery *Performance times may vary slightly. Food Plaza Frankfurters, fried chicken, beef udon, sweet red-bean soup (zenzai), grilled chicken skewers, french fries, yakisoba, beef bowl, teppan-grilled game meat, vegetable tempura, deep-fried maple leaf-shaped cakes, croquettes, coffee, Yotsuba Kobo cookies, sale of locally fresh vegetables, local products, earthenware bells, and a shooting game stall. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5322 3⃣ Autumn Beef Terrace | Taishakukyo Scola Plateau Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Spice Hall 2F Open Terrace About: An event where you can enjoy the elusive Jinseki beef at reasonable prices. Barbecue Set Set Includes: Jinseki beef, vegetables, and rice balls Also happening: Minna no Marche Hiroshima (market stalls) Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5317 4⃣ Tojo Whole-Town Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 12:00–20:30 Location: Tojo Station and surrounding facilities and downtown areas About: Besides a music event on the platform inside Tojo Station, the festival offers art and cultural programs that make use of the town’s historic streetscape, bringing together the charm of the Geibi Line and Tojo Town. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5341 5⃣ The 22nd Children’s Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 10:00–14:00 Location: National Bihoku Hillside Park North Entrance, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari About: A children’s festival spreading smiles across the Bihoku Hills—everyone gather for the Children’s Festival! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s merger, the stage will feature a Remick🎶 concert! Enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and a stamp rally! Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5338