Region: Okayama Prefecture

Itashiki Sluice Gate: The only Japan Heritage component cultural property in Mizushima, it tells the history of land reclamation and marks the boundary between reclaimed land and filled-in land.

Itashiki Sluice Gate The only Japan Heritage component cultural property in Mizushima, telling the history of land reclamation and marking the boundary between reclaimed land and filled land

Katsuji Sato, Chairman of the Hayashima Tourism Association

Held on 9/7 (Sun) 2nd Hayashima Noren Flea Market A flea market in Hayashima Town featuring Showa-era retro antiques, food and drink, local specialties, and more

Motohiro Ono, a Community Revitalization Cooperator with Kurashiki City.

Held on 9/23 (Tue) Gather at Achi Shrine for Kokoro-bi Spend a peaceful, calming time experiencing the beauty of the town through learning about Achi Shrine

Kuramoku Homes featured image

Kuramoku Homes Co., Ltd. Reiji Akada Building high-performance wooden homes to global standards that protect comfortable living and health (Kurashiki Work Stories Woven by Young People Vol. 4)

Image courtesy of FM Kurashiki

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Jōsei Elementary School Edition (aired July 5, 2025) Discover what makes Jōsei Elementary School special, where students enjoy a carefree life surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of the Takahashi River!

Nakatsukasa holding a flyer

Held on 8/30 (Sat) Deaflympics Caravan Learn about the Olympics for people with hearing impairments, being held in Japan for the first time in fall 2025!

Miyoshi Tatami Shop — Tatami Manufacturing

Miyoshi Tatami Shop Founded in Mizushima in 1970. The third-generation female artisan-owner’s challenge for the future, woven into tatami

Rakugo and Juggling Show (held on August 1, 2025) A rakugo performer and juggler duo who work for Kurashiki City gave a performance at an after-school club during summer vacation.

Rakugo and Juggling Performance (held August 1, 2025) A rakugo performer and juggling duo made up of Kurashiki City employees put on a performance at an after-school club during summer vacation

Left: Mr. Sato; right: Mr. Sakamoto.

Closed Sakamoto Keiran Mizushima Shopping Street Direct Sales Outlet A model for community development, bringing together an egg shop and a consultation support office for people with disabilities

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Garakutas Limited Partnership, Kuroaki Tatsuki Sharing new ways to enjoy Kojima Jeans Street through a guesthouse (Kurashiki Work Stories Woven by Young People Vol. 3)

El Greco’s The Annunciation at the Ohara Museum of Art restored for the first time in 66 years, reviving the precious beauty of a painting created more than 400 years ago

Ohara Museum of Art’s El Greco painting The Annunciation restored for the first time in 66 years The precious beauty of a painting created more than 400 years ago is brought back to life

Local cider and ramune purchased by the author

A Cool Collection! Local Cider and Ramune Festival (held August 1–21, 2025) Enjoy a refreshing fizz with carbonated drinks from across Japan this summer at Boat Race Kojima