Region: Kurashiki City

Kurashiki Emergency Alert App: A free smartphone app that replaces disaster loudspeaker towers and delivers emergency information during disasters, including evacuation alerts, in the mayor’s voice.

Kurashiki Emergency Alert App A free smartphone app that replaces disaster loudspeaker towers and uses the mayor’s voice to deliver evacuation information and other emergency information during disasters

Staff chatting and laughing

Rabbit Cafe A welcoming place for parents, run for over 10 years by people who have raised children with disabilities

BAMBOO BAKERS Bread

BAMBOO BAKERS Bringing Mizushima to life through bread! Aiming to be a “go-to bakery” loved by the local community for years to come

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

Mr. Yoshida and Mr. Yagi of HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC.

HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC. Inheriting the Craft of Making Goza Mats and Pioneering a New Era of Blue Tarps with Its Proprietary “Flat Yarn” Technology

Itashiki Sluice Gate: The only Japan Heritage component cultural property in Mizushima, it tells the history of land reclamation and marks the boundary between reclaimed land and filled-in land.

Itashiki Sluice Gate The only Japan Heritage component cultural property in Mizushima, telling the history of land reclamation and marking the boundary between reclaimed land and filled land

Motohiro Ono, a Community Revitalization Cooperator with Kurashiki City.

Held on 9/23 (Tue) Gather at Achi Shrine for Kokoro-bi Spend a peaceful, calming time experiencing the beauty of the town through learning about Achi Shrine

Kuramoku Homes featured image

Kuramoku Homes Co., Ltd. Reiji Akada Building high-performance wooden homes to global standards that protect comfortable living and health (Kurashiki Work Stories Woven by Young People Vol. 4)

Image courtesy of FM Kurashiki

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Jōsei Elementary School Edition (aired July 5, 2025) Discover what makes Jōsei Elementary School special, where students enjoy a carefree life surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of the Takahashi River!

Miyoshi Tatami Shop — Tatami Manufacturing

Miyoshi Tatami Shop Founded in Mizushima in 1970. The third-generation female artisan-owner’s challenge for the future, woven into tatami

Rakugo and Juggling Show (held on August 1, 2025) A rakugo performer and juggler duo who work for Kurashiki City gave a performance at an after-school club during summer vacation.

Rakugo and Juggling Performance (held August 1, 2025) A rakugo performer and juggling duo made up of Kurashiki City employees put on a performance at an after-school club during summer vacation

Left: Mr. Sato; right: Mr. Sakamoto.

Closed Sakamoto Keiran Mizushima Shopping Street Direct Sales Outlet A model for community development, bringing together an egg shop and a consultation support office for people with disabilities