Region: Okayama Prefecture

Scenes from the lecture

Kojima Torajiro, East and West A look at the path he forged through the times (held on March 8, 2026) — A lecture exploring his little-known legacy as a cultural boundary-crosser

Hōtō-ji Temple

Held on 4/20 (Mon) Hojima-ji Temple Flower Festival A festival honoring Kannon, passed down for approximately 1,200 years

Elementary school classroom

Kurashiki Central Hospital In-Hospital Classroom A classroom where students learn alongside their peers even while hospitalized due to illness or injury, with the aim of making a smooth return to school

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“Gather Around, Elementary School Students!”: Tsurajima Minami Elementary School (Broadcast March 7, 2026)In a school district dotted with lotus root fields, Tsurajima Minami Elementary School and the warm exchange between the school and local residents

A class at Workshop KIBITAKI Kojima where you can learn to make rice flour bread and wholesome dishes

Studio KIBITAKI A class in Kojima where you can learn to make rice flour bread and wholesome dishes

The 3rd Hayashima Flea Market (Scenes from the previous event)

Held on 4/19 (Sun) 3rd Hayashima Mat Flea Market A selection of antiques, crafts, and other one-of-a-kind items you can only find here

Mr. Tatsuki Matsumoto

Gakumabi Building connections through creating places where children can belong, and putting them to use in disaster preparedness

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Kurashiki Nostalgic Market (held March 29, 2026) A lively antiques market where bargains and visitors fill the plaza

Inside the store

Nijiiro Shoten In Kurashiki, where “one of a kind” is cherished, sashiko, sundries, and delicious treats that bring comfort to everyday life

50 m pool

Kurashiki City Indoor Swimming Center The facility, equipped with 50-meter and 25-meter pools certified by the Japan Swimming Federation and where Japanese records have been set, closed on March 31, 2026 (Kurashiki Architecture Journey, Vol. 9)

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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Kotoura Higashi Elementary School Edition (Broadcast February 28, 2026) About the autumn festival at Ko Hachimangu Shrine and the textile companies Kurashiki is proud of. Discover the many charms of Kotoura Higashi Elementary School

Historic Site Exploration Walk: “Let’s Walk the Toto Road”

Historic Site Exploration Walk: “Let’s Walk the Toto Road” (held March 7, 2026) Follow the mountain village road that connected people through fish