Region: Kurashiki City

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

Tsurajima Higashi Elementary School featured image

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Tsurajima Higashi Elementary School Edition (Broadcast January 31, 2026) An elementary school with a sweeping view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex from its hilltop, beautiful scenery, and a wealth of historic events

Venue

Held Friday, March 20 (national holiday) Forest Concert “Hiruyo no Awai” Enjoy an outdoor acoustic concert at Ojigadake Hill on a day celebrating the arrival of spring

High school students in the ancient city fortress

Held on 3/14 (Sat) Mizushima Terrace Meeting An event planned over the course of a year by Kojoiike High School students! Shop, eat, exchange, and enjoy different cultures

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.

Performers in the community musical

Held on 3/21 (Sat) & 22 (Sun) K/The Detective Musical Without a Detective A two-day-only musical created by a cast of 35 local residents

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

Representative Director Sakamoto

Held on 3/14 (Sat) MIZUSHIMA EGG MARCHE A must-see for egg lovers! A market bringing egg-based food, picture books, and goods together in Mizushima

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