Region: Kurashiki City

Mangrove researcher Abner (right) and Onodera, who translated for us (left)

Mangrove Planting Project Vol. 7 (Broadcast July 18, 2025) At the Forefront of Mangrove Research, Established on Cebu Island

Plaza Exercise Class: Learn from physical therapists and health exercise instructors at Kurashiki Central Hospital and develop a habit of staying active.

Plaza Exercise Class Learn from physical therapists and certified health exercise instructors at Kurashiki Central Hospital and develop a habit of staying active

Yamashita (left), who spoke with us for the interview, and Mikio Ejima (center)

Held on 8/17 (Sun) Kurashiki Junior Philharmonic Orchestra 39th Regular Concert A concert where children take on challenging pieces together with local residents

Bread on a tray

Bread Sale at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Makibi Special Needs School A huge success, with long lines due to purchase limits! How about some freshly baked, piping-hot bread made by students at a special needs school?

The second riverboat

Opening-Day Event for the Film “A Town with Storehouses” at Its Kurashiki Premiere A look at the balloon and riverboat parade on the Kurashiki River and the opening-day greetings

Ichishōan: Chicken Chinese-style ramen with clams

Menshu Isshoan Tenmaya Kurashiki Store A carefully crafted ramen brimming with the rich flavor of mature chicken. Striving to serve “a bowl that brings light to Okayama,” rooted in the local community

Kurashiki Memorial Hospital Team

52nd Kurashiki Tenryo Summer Festival (held on July 26, 2025) Kurashiki’s signature festival! We enjoyed summer at a venue filled with excitement and laughter

Group photo

ONE PROJECT 2025 IN OKAYAMA (held on July 12, 2025) Elementary school students learn the fun of basketball and essential skills from active professional B.League players

Townscape along the Kurashiki River

Kurashiki Riverbank Traditional Buildings Preservation District A historic townscape that was among the first in Japan to undertake preservation. Its design features, including Kurashiki latticework and Kurashiki windows, are full of charm.

Inside the warehouse: A postcard by Shikō Munakata

Until 8/3 (Sun) Special Exhibition at Ohara House Katalyzer: “A Collection of Letters Preserved by the Ohara Family: Letters from Kojima Torajiro and Munakata Shiko” A moment when an artist’s words reach the heart

Candle Fairy is a shop near the Bikan Historical Area where you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind handmade candle-making experience.

Candle Fairy A shop near the Bikan Historical Area where you can make a one-of-a-kind handmade candle

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