Region “Kojima”

Yuga Shrine Honmiya: Worship Hall

Yuga Shrine Honmiya The head shrine of yakuyoke (warding off misfortune) on Mt. Yuga. A historic shrine known for the “dual pilgrimage” with Kotohira-gu Shrine

The head priest of the main temple and the main hall

Kisshoin Temple A historic temple in Kojima Shionasu. Ring in New Year’s Eve with the resounding bells of the temple.

FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair (held on November 23, 2024) ~ XXX

FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Preparedness Fair (held on November 23, 2025) We had fun learning the latest disaster preparedness information

Kotoura West Elementary School featured image

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Kotoura Nishi Elementary School Edition (Broadcast November 1, 2025) Kotoura Nishi Elementary School grows together with the community, experiencing the town’s industries firsthand through school uniforms and jeans

Midorigaoka Elementary School featured image

“Gather Around, Elementary School Students!” Midorigaoka Elementary School Edition (aired October 18, 2025) Enjoying a carefree school life in a lush green setting! Midorigaoka Elementary School, surrounded by spectacular mountains and seasonal festivals

Kojima Elementary School featured image

“Gather Around, Elementary School Students!” Kojima Elementary School Edition (aired September 27, 2025) The symbol is the Usuzumi Cherry Tree! What makes Kojima Elementary School special, where cheerful, energetic students come together?

FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Preparedness Fair

Held on 11/23 (Sun) FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Preparedness Fair A collection of tips to help you, useful for adults and children alike

Jeans Museum 2

Japan Heritage Festival in Kurashiki Excursion: “The ‘White’ and ‘Blue’ That Color Kurashiki” (held October 26, 2025) A day trip to visit Kojima’s constituent cultural properties and experience craftsmanship

Okayama Expo 2025

Okayama Expo 2025 The Future of Okayama Woven by Connections (held on September 28, 2025) — A one-day expo packed with the charms of Okayama Prefecture

Main sanctuary building

Yugasan Rendai-ji Temple, a Temple of Protection from Misfortune and Flowers A historic temple in Kojima where visitors can find peace of mind, guided by Fu-chan, the temple cat

Betty Smith, Japan’s first manufacturer of women’s jeans, continues to create jeans with new value.

Betty Smith Japan’s first women’s jeans manufacturer, continuing to create jeans with new value

Scenes from Shimotsui Yoiakari

The folk song “Shimotsui-bushi,” passed down since the Edo period Shimotsui’s efforts to preserve a folk song with a history of about 150 years