Region: Okayama Prefecture

The 23rd Kurashiki Hina Doll Tour (held February 21–March 8, 2026) — Saiso-tei’s Hina Festival heralds spring in Tamashima. Enjoy nostalgic Hina dolls and a matcha tea experience.

Saiso-tei Hina Festival (held February 21–March 8, 2026) A hina festival heralding spring in Tamashima. Nostalgic hina dolls and a matcha experience

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Totonoidokoro mui Take time to quietly reflect on yourself. A massage and yoga studio in Mabi where you can feel at ease

From left in the photo: orchestra alumna Yumi Miyake, oboe instructor Mako Kozuki, music director Mikio Ejima, and horn instructor Saki Yamashita.

Held on 3/29 (Sun) Kurashiki Junior Philharmonic Orchestra The 18th Spring Concert Melodies heralding spring. A concert presented by children nurtured by the community as they grow

Scenes from the press conference

Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft announces the 16th Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft Award recipient, Hideyuki Yanagisawa, as its new directorFrom Kurashiki, a “paradise of folkcraft,” to improve people’s quality of life

Sakura_Bikan Historical Area

Kurashiki City’s Cherry Blossom Spots: 2026 Edition Spring outings: enjoy cherry-blossom viewing alongside beautiful scenery

Sumica. Mr. Tanaka

Morning at Sumica. Make the most of your day with a delicious morning outing! I had a croque madame at a cafe centered on rice flour and fermentation

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“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” Son Elementary School Edition (Aired February 7, 2026) Rich natural surroundings where you can encounter kingfishers, storks, and fireflies. The kind hearts of Son Elementary School’s children, nurtured by the entire community

Mr. Akagi standing in front of the counter

Kurashiki City Comprehensive Child Development Consultation Center “Yumeparu” A public institution that supports parents raising children with disabilities or developmental concerns

Mr. Ando holding a flyer

Held on 4/26 (Sun) 3rd Spring Festival for People With and Without Disabilities to Enjoy Together All visitors can “choose” the program they want to take part in

Mercado Rico (Mercado Rico)

Held on 3/20 (Fri) 15th Mercado Rico Bread and coffee shops gather! A market launched by Tamashima Shinkin Bank to support local food and drink businesses

Store manager Yuri Kobayashi (小林侑理)

MARUGO KURASHIKI A new style of jika-tabi. Bringing a century of history into everyday life

Shigeki Eritate of Eritate Hat Factory

Eritate Hat Factory Co., Ltd. “Hats to last a lifetime,” born in Kamogata, a wheat-producing region