Region: Okayama Prefecture

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku, 201st session: “Mabi’s Archaeological Sites and Kibi no Makibi: Japanese History Begins in Kibi” (held on March 12, 2026). Mabi is home to fascinating and profound history.

Bitchu Kurashiki-gaku, 201st Lecture: “Mabi’s Archaeological Sites and Kibi no Makibi: Japanese History Begins in Kibi” (held March 12, 2026) Mabi’s history is fascinating and profound

Hayashima Town Walking Course: Person in Charge

Held on 4/8 (Wed) Hayashima Walking Tour Discover Hayashima’s stories that you can only notice by walking

Entsu-ji Temple cherry blossoms

Cherry Blossoms at Entsu-ji Temple A famous cherry blossom spot with a beautiful contrast between the Seto Inland Sea and the industrial area. The blossoms were in full bloom on April 2, 2026.

Kurashiki Archaeological Museum curator Ban

Until 5/31 (Sun) Kurashiki Archaeological Museum Panel Exhibition: “Exploring Hidden Christians Through Tsurushima” A panel exhibition sharing the prayers of 18 people left behind on Tsurushima

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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Kotoura Minami Elementary School (broadcast February 21, 2026) A day when everyone wears jeans, too. The one-of-a-kind appeal of Kotoura Minami Elementary School, with the beautiful Seto Inland Sea stretching out before it

Lots of vegetables

GOJITOMA-ISM Giving back to Mabi, which supported me. A food truck serving bento packed with vegetables

President Toda

Toda Racing Half a century alongside motorsports. A dream factory taking on the world from Yakage Town

Wine, cherry blossoms, and a clown.

Held on 4/4 (Sat) Wine, Cherry Blossoms, and Paryaso Enjoy a live performance by Paryaso, a wonderful harmonica and piano duo

mt ex at Aibi Red Brick Hall

Until 4/12 (Sun) mt ex at Aibi Red Brick Hall 2026 Limited-edition items, too! A spring festival woven from red brick and tape art

mt factory tour vol.15

mt Factory Tour Vol. 15 (held March 20–April 2, 2026) This year is packed with mt art. KAMOI KAKOSHI CO., LTD.’s annual factory tour

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Ichigo Biyori A strawberry-focused cafe in Kurashiki’s rural landscape that you’ll want to visit again and again

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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Nagao Elementary School Edition (aired February 14, 2026) The appeal of Nagao Elementary School, where children spend their days warmly watched over by local residents in a town with views of the Shinkansen