Region: Okayama Prefecture

Mr. Yabuki and Mr. Nishiyama

Kurashiki City Ojigadake Rest House “Trial Sounding”: A Trial Run at Ojigadake Hill To preserve the magnificent scenery created by the mountains, sea, and sky

Rintetsu Garden

Rintetsu Garden (held March 26, 2021) A relaxed market event beneath the elevated tracks of the Mizushima Rinkai Railway

Modern Architecture in Kurashiki Seen from the Outside

Modern Architecture in Kurashiki Seen from the Outside Visiting the Architecture of Shintaro Urabe, Who Sought “Harmony” with the Traditional Townscape

Old Yunoki House (Saiso-tei): Interior of Saiso-tei

Old Yunoki House (Saiso-tei) An Edo-period building that evokes the history of Tamashima, a port town that flourished as a commercial hub. A Registered Tangible Cultural Property also used as a lifelong learning facility

Guide to Getting to the Kasaoka Islands: How to Take Ferries and Passenger Boats, Get to the Port, Fares, and More

Guide to Getting to the Kasaoka Islands How to board ferries and passenger boats, get to the port, fares, and more

Hakumo Shrine’s Flower Festival (March 27, 2021): The cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other scenery in the grounds and along the approach bring peace to the heart at Kasaoka’s Izumo Shrine.

Shirakumo Taisha Shrine Flower Festival (March 27, 2021) The cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other scenery in the grounds and along the approach soothe the soul at Kasaoka’s Izumo Shrine

AEON MALL Kurashiki Courtyard Marche “Cherry Blossom Viewing” (held on March 27 and 28, 2021) A great selection of cute goods and carefully crafted sweets

AEON MALL Kurashiki Courtyard Marche “Cherry Blossom Viewing” (held March 27 and 28, 2021) A great selection of cute goods and carefully crafted sweets

RACOFFEE Exterior 5

RACOFFEE (Racoffee) Carefully crafted coffee enjoyed in a distinctive space

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Denim Laboratory by JAPAN BLUE Kurashiki Store The perfect pair of jeans, tailored to your individuality, recommended by a Jeans Sommelier

Adding to Everyday Life: Kurashiki Glass — Konko Gakuen High School students introduce the appeal of the folk craft Kurashiki Glass

A little extra for everyday life: Kurashiki Glass Konko Gakuen High School students introduce the appeal of the folk craft “Kurashiki Glass”

The Unfortunate Landlord of Seimei’s House series — Shimei Karasuma

An interview with Shimei Karasuma, author of “The Unfortunate Landlord of the Seimei Household,” a wonderful story about supernatural beings and an ill-fated protagonist set in Okayama!

Calligraphy Club of Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School

Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School Calligraphy ClubA community-rooted commercial high school that conveys “the power of words” through calligraphy performances and community service activities