Region “Kurashiki”

Mercado Rico (Mercado Rico)

Held on 3/20 (Fri) 15th Mercado Rico Bread and coffee shops gather! A market launched by Tamashima Shinkin Bank to support local food and drink businesses

Store manager Yuri Kobayashi (小林侑理)

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

Hospital classroom teacher holding a flyer

Held 3/13 (Fri)–25 (Wed) Kurashiki Central Hospital In-Hospital School Art Exhibition Enjoy works filled with the dreams and wishes of children in hospital

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.

Director Hara standing in front of the Kurashiki Astronomical Observatory 100th Anniversary commemorative backdrop

Kurashiki Astronomical Observatory Japan’s first public observatory, bringing citizens face to face with the starry sky for 100 years as of 2026

Tsuburae Elementary School featured image

“Gather Around, Elementary School Students!” Tsubue Elementary School Edition (Broadcast January 24, 2026) The joy of autumn is delicious chestnuts from Kuriyama! Tsubue Elementary School, filled with warmth and surrounded by rich nature and local people

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

Usagiya Bread Marche, sometimes with anko, held on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: 16 popular bakeries and Japanese confectionery shops from across Okayama Prefecture gather.

Held Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 Usagiya Bread Marche Sometimes Anko ~ 16 popular bakeries and Japanese confectionery shops from across Okayama Prefecture gather

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

Scenes from the seminar

Consumer Seminar to Protect You: “Feel Secure by Knowing! How to Deal with Online Ads” (held January 24, 2026) Attend the seminar to improve your online literacy

Chayamachi Elementary School Image courtesy of FM Kurashiki

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Chayamachi Elementary School Edition (aired December 27, 2025) Discover the appeal of Chayamachi Elementary School, steeped in 150 years of history and “oni”!