Region “Kojima”

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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Akasaki Elementary School Edition (broadcast August 9, 2025) The bonds fostered through warm exchange with the community, teachers, and classmates build unity. The ties of Akasaki Elementary School, with a history spanning more than 150 years

Kojima Health Festival (held on September 6, 2025) — Learn about health and disaster preparedness in a fun way, and be properly prepared.

Kojima Health Festival (held September 6, 2025) Learn about health and disaster preparedness in a fun way, and be ready

Appearance

Former Nozakihama Lighthouse A rare wooden lighthouse that has watched over the town of Kojima since the Edo period—well worth a visit alongside the Nozaki Family Salt Industry Museum

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Garakutas Limited Partnership, Kuroaki Tatsuki Sharing new ways to enjoy Kojima Jeans Street through a guesthouse (Kurashiki Work Stories Woven by Young People Vol. 3)

Local cider and ramune purchased by the author

A Cool Collection! Local Cider and Ramune Festival (held August 1–21, 2025) Enjoy a refreshing fizz with carbonated drinks from across Japan this summer at Boat Race Kojima

Water activities

Water Activity “Midsummer Water Battle” (held August 2 and 3, 2025) Shoot through the “soul”! A water-gun battle where getting soaked is all part of the fun

Akira Kuro, Niwa, and Nakano lined up in front of Denim Lodge Nest (from right)

Denim Lodge & Nest The only accommodation on Kojima Jeans Street. Stay as if you live on Jeans Street

Townscape of Shimotsui

Shimotsui Townscape Preservation District An old port town that prospered through Kitamaebune trade, pilgrimages to two shrines, and fishing. Working to revitalize the community to preserve its townscape

Front entrance of the Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum

Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum A Japan Heritage component cultural property that tells the story of the port town of Shimotsui and the Kitamaebune ships

Kojima Sky Lanterns Toward a Bright Future (held on July 13, 2025) — 150 lights gently floating in the night sky over Kojima

Kojima Sky Lanterns Toward a shining future (held on July 13, 2025) — 150 lights gently floating in the night sky over Kojima

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Sakamoto Orimono Co., Ltd. The only maker of Sanada-himo in Kojima, carrying on the tradition of the world’s thinnest woven cord

Exterior of Nozaki's Historical Residence

Nozaki's Historical Residence A nationally designated Important Cultural Property where culture has continued for about 200 years, and one that Kurashiki City residents in particular should experience