Region: Okayama Prefecture

Person in charge holding a flyer

Held on 8/24 (Sun) FY2025 Community-Building Forum for Mutual Support Calling all people, groups, and businesses who want to connect with their community!

Water activities

Water Activity “Midsummer Water Battle” (held August 2 and 3, 2025) Shoot through the “soul”! A water-gun battle where getting soaked is all part of the fun

Akira Kuro, Niwa, and Nakano lined up in front of Denim Lodge Nest (from right)

Denim Lodge & Nest The only accommodation on Kojima Jeans Street. Stay as if you live on Jeans Street

Image courtesy of FM Kurashiki

“Gather Around! Elementary School Students” — Daini Fukuda Elementary School Edition (aired June 21, 2025) Weaving the Future at a School with More Than 150 Years of History! The Dreams Children Imagine

Townscape of Shimotsui

Shimotsui Townscape Preservation District An old port town that prospered through Kitamaebune trade, pilgrimages to two shrines, and fishing. Working to revitalize the community to preserve its townscape

Ibara City’s Internship Program for French University Students: Sharing Ibara City’s Appeal with the World from an Outside Perspective

Program to Host French University Student Interns in Ibara CitySharing Ibara City’s Appeal with the World Through an Outside Perspective

Front entrance of the Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum

Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum A Japan Heritage component cultural property that tells the story of the port town of Shimotsui and the Kitamaebune ships

Until 8/31 (Sun) Exciting Hands-On Space Park A summer exhibition where you can play, learn, and feel closer to space

cafePomelo

cafe Pomelo (Cafe Pomelo) A pop-up cafe run by the former manager of a fruit cafe, where you can enjoy seasonal fruit

Mizushima Kodomo Shokudo Misora Held on the third Saturday of every month. Eight years of nurturing a place where children and parents can feel at ease: its journey and what lies ahead

Mangrove researcher Abner (right) and Onodera, who translated for us (left)

Mangrove Planting Project Vol. 7 (Broadcast July 18, 2025) At the Forefront of Mangrove Research, Established on Cebu Island

Plaza Exercise Class: Learn from physical therapists and health exercise instructors at Kurashiki Central Hospital and develop a habit of staying active.

Plaza Exercise Class Learn from physical therapists and certified health exercise instructors at Kurashiki Central Hospital and develop a habit of staying active