🎍🔥 Kick off the New Year with a thunderous blast in Iwakuni! 🔥🎍

On New Year’s Day, under the famous Kintaikyo Bridge,
the Iwakuni Domain Matchlock Gun Corps (Ishida-ryu) will perform their traditional Hatsuuchi—the first ceremonial shooting of the year!
Experience the powerful volley fired by the gun corps who carry on the historic Ishida-ryu tradition a breathtaking moment that feels like history coming alive before your eyes. 😳🔥
From the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Ishida Mitsunari and Tokugawa Ieyasu…
the Iwakuni gun corps emerged from the dramatic shifts of Japan’s late Sengoku to early Edo periods.
Their legacy continues today, ringing out powerfully beneath the Kintaikyo each New Year’s Day.🌅✨

〇 Date: January 1, 2026 (held every New Year’s Day)
〇 Time: From 13:30
〇 Location: Around Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Start your year with a resounding BOOM that echoes straight into your heart!
Perfect for capturing stunning, dramatic photos too!

And just a short walk away, you’ll find the Kashiwabara Art Museum!
This charming museum showcases samurai armor, swords, historical artifacts, tea ceremony utensils, and more—
a treasure trove of Iwakuni’s rich culture and history.
After enjoying the Hatsuuchi ceremony, be sure to stop by ✨
It’s the perfect place to soak in even more historical atmosphere!

Hope to see you there!

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