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I will be a guest on FM GENKI on 12/10 (Tue.) at 16:15~ in the guest corner of Hiroko Sugiyama’s “Sugiyama Jikan♪”! 16:15~ 16:30 live broadcast! We will be announcing the Himeji Christmas Market to be held on 12/14 (Sat.) and 12/15 (Sun.), so please listen if you have time.

On December 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.), 2024, the Himeji Christmas Market will be held at Tokitoba on Himeji Otemae-dori. The Christmas Market is a traditional festival that originated in Germany and is said to have been first held in Frankfurt, Germany in 1393. In Germany, each village holds a Christmas market from the end… Read more: Himeji Christmas Market to be held

We will be giving away free special handmade pretzels to visitors to the Himeji Christmas Market!This year’s pretzels were specially made by “yuu…”, a custom-made cake store in Himeji. a specialty shop in Himeji that specializes in made-to-order cakes. Pretzels are a German delicacy, and are also an essential part of Christmas markets. Pretzels are… Read more: Free handmade pretzels at Himeji Christmas Market!

2024 Christmas Market a great success The Christmas season has come again this year! The 2024 Christmas Market was at its best and attracted a large number of visitors. This year’s event was held over two days, and was filled with smiles and fun for both children and adults alike. The event was a great… Read more: The 2024 Christmas Market is a great success！！

As winter arrives, the Santa Parade comes to brighten the streets of Himeji! This year, let’s enjoy a special event together. ▼Charity10% of participation fees will be donated to hospitals in Himeji City. Let’s spend a fun time together this winter at the Santa Parade! Fill the streets with Santas and create heartwarming memories! Organizer：Himeji… Read more: Himeji Santa Parade 2025 Confirmed!

The Himeji Christmas Market, held for the first time in Himeji last year, was a huge success, drawing a large number of visitors. This year, delicious gourmet treats gather once again. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas alongside the beautiful illuminations along Otemae Street. Admission is free, so please come visit us! Enjoy a fun time with… Read more: This year, we’re holding the Christmas Market at Tokitoba on Himeji’s Ote-mae Street!

The Himeji Santa Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 20th, has been featured in a flyer issued by Himeji City. This event, held for the first time this year with the support of Himeji City. The flyer distributed this time also introduces it as a new event to revitalize the community and bring the joy of… Read more: The Himeji Santa Parade has been featured in a flyer issued by Himeji City.

In December 2025, Himeji City hosted its very first Santa Parade. The event took place on Otemae-dori, the main thoroughfare overlooking the majestic World Heritage site, Himeji Castle. Under the crisp, clear winter sky, the city was wrapped in a special sense of excitement that felt different from any other day. On the day of… Read more: Himeji’s First-Ever Santa Parade! Spreading Smiles and Holiday Magic Across the City

Hello everyone! We were so happy to see so many smiles at the recent Santa Parade. Our entire staff is filled with gratitude. Today, we have an important update to share with you. We have donated 10,000 yen from a portion of the parade’s proceeds to the Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center. This parade… Read more: Title: Delivering Santa’s Gifts to the Hospital: Donation Report