Area: Bikan Historical Area

Scenes from the lecture

Kojima Torajiro, East and West A look at the path he forged through the times (held on March 8, 2026) — A lecture exploring his little-known legacy as a cultural boundary-crosser

Inside the store

Nijiiro Shoten In Kurashiki, where “one of a kind” is cherished, sashiko, sundries, and delicious treats that bring comfort to everyday life

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku, 201st session: “Mabi’s Archaeological Sites and Kibi no Makibi: Japanese History Begins in Kibi” (held on March 12, 2026). Mabi is home to fascinating and profound history.

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku, 201st Lecture: “Mabi’s Archaeological Sites and Kibi no Makibi: Japanese History Begins in Kibi” (held March 12, 2026) Mabi’s history is fascinating and profound

Kurashiki Archaeological Museum curator Ban

Until 5/31 (Sun) Kurashiki Archaeological Museum Panel Exhibition: “Exploring Hidden Christians Through Tsurushima” A panel exhibition sharing the prayers of 18 people left behind on Tsurushima

mt ex at Aibi Red Brick Hall

Until 4/12 (Sun) mt ex at Aibi Red Brick Hall 2026 Limited-edition items, too! A spring festival woven from red brick and tape art

Scenes from the press conference

Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft announces the 16th Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft Award recipient, Hideyuki Yanagisawa, as its new directorFrom Kurashiki, a “paradise of folkcraft,” to improve people’s quality of life

Mr. Ando holding a flyer

Held on 4/26 (Sun) 3rd Spring Festival for People With and Without Disabilities to Enjoy Together All visitors can “choose” the program they want to take part in

Store manager Yuri Kobayashi (小林侑理)

MARUGO KURASHIKI A new style of jika-tabi. Bringing a century of history into everyday life

Image courtesy of Kurashiki Orchestra

Held on 3/15 (Sun) Kurashiki Orchestra Concert A musical like no other, blending musicals and classical music. Let the powerful performance transport you into the world of the story.

Mottainai Festival (held on February 21, 2026) — Shopping as a way to make a difference in your community

Mottainai Festival (held on February 21, 2026) A familiar form of social contribution connected through shopping

Garland

The “Blue Tarp Garland” Returns at the Kurashiki Christmas Market A collaboration between Kurashiki Ivy Square and HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC., sparked by visitors’ feedback

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku 20th Anniversary Symposium “The Ohara Family’s Contributions to Society” (held on February 12, 2026) — A chance to learn anew about the Ohara family as we mark the milestones of the 20th anniversary and 200th session.

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku 20th Anniversary Symposium “The Ohara Family’s Contributions to Society” (held February 12, 2026) Marking the 20th anniversary and 200th event, a chance to learn anew about the Ohara family