FM Kurashiki "Kurashiki Tocotoco" (broadcasting every fourth Monday of the month around 1:40 PM)

FMくらしき「倉敷とことこ」

In the community radio "FM Kurashiki," which broadcasts in parts of Kurashiki City and Soja City, we conduct radio broadcasts once a month.

Program NameOmakase Radio
“Kurashiki Tocotoco”
PersonalityMizuhoshi Mituho
Broadcast DateEvery fourth Monday of the month
From 1:40 PM for about 10 minutes
Program HPFM Kurashiki “Omakase Radio”

In the radio version of “Kuratoco,” members, including the representative “Toi Kengo,” appear to pick up and introduce information featured in the web media.

You can touch on the behind-the-scenes stories of regional media operations and the feelings behind the content, which are usually not openly shared from our operational perspective.

On the internet, we are distributing audio sources cut from the OA version with requested songs, so please listen to it on your smartphone or other devices.

Main Distribution Channels

Broadcast History

The positions of the participants are recorded as of the time of the broadcast.

Please note that there may be cases that differ from the present.

2019

Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
October 28, 2019Introduction to Kurashiki TocotocoToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)

Yoshino Nako (Writer)

Yabu Nao (SNS Manager)
November 25, 2019Gourmet writer Amamura's favorite restaurantsAmamura Michie (Writer)
December 23, 2019Introduction to Kurashiki's cultural facilities: Ohara Museum of Art, Ohara House Katalyzer, Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft, Kurashiki Archaeological MuseumYoshino Nako (Writer)

2020

Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
January 27, 2020Impressions of Kurashiki from abroad as felt through posts on Facebookmeg (SNS Multilingual Support)
February 24, 2020Introduction to shops in Mabi that reopened after the Western Japan Heavy RainMatsuko (Writer)

Yuki (Twitter Manager)
March 23, 2020Introduction to the soul food of Soja, “Tonguu” breadAsano Yosuke (Writer)
April 27, 2020Introduction to restaurants focusing on takeout during the state of emergencyMatsushita Tomohiro (Owner of Dining & Bar Danaduwa)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
May 25, 2020Current situation of the entertainment industry during the COVID-19 pandemic as told by an active idol producerHenagi (Producer of Kirameki☆Anforent)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
June 22, 2020Introduction to BAR Kurashiki capriKazuno Yoichi (Owner of BAR Kurashiki capri)

Yuki (Twitter Manager)
July 27, 2020Introduction to the local coupon app “Pokun” developed by a system company in OkayamaYamamoto Hiroaki (People Software Co., Ltd.)

Kozane Sachiko (People Software Co., Ltd.)
August 28, 2020Introduction to the revived “Kurashiki Afternoon Tea” as a private eventInoue Yoshiharu (Candle Table Watanabe Residence)
September 28, 2020Introduction to the new web media “Bingo TocotocoToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)

Nishiyama (Writer)

Koban (Twitter Manager)
October 26, 2020Introduction to “Takahashi River Writer School” considering SDGs and local learningOkubo Kensaku (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association Takahashi River Basin School)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
November 23, 2020Introduction to the “Kojimatchingu Project” undertaken by Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Washu Senior High School's Business DepartmentOike Junichi (Teacher at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Washu Senior High School)

Ando Iori (Student at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Washu Senior High School)

Tokiyama Haruka (Student at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Washu Senior High School)
December 28, 2020Introduction to the high school student guide “Kurashiki SHOW Time” for exploring the Bikan Historical AreaKawasaki Yoshimi (Teacher at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School)

Okazaki Shota (Staff at Ohara Museum of Art)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)

2021


Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
January 25, 2021Introduction to the “Takahashi River Basin Writer School” starting in February 2021Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)

Papanda (Editor)

Nishiyama (Writer)
February 22, 2021Introduction to the “Winter Kurashiki Hot Sweets Stamp RallyAokage Rika (Kurashiki Tourism Convention Bureau)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
March 22, 2021Introduction to the regional exploration activities of students from Konko Gakuen High School regarding “Kurashiki Glass”Watanabe Fumina (2nd Year Student at Konko Gakuen High School)

Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
April 26, 2021Introduction to Kurashiki City Ojigadake Rest House “Trial Sounding” (Trial Ojigadake)Yabuki Kenta (Cultural Industry Bureau, Kurashiki City)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
May 24, 2021Introduction to the Takahashi River BasinKoban (Writer of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
June 28, 2021Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoNishiyama (Bingo Tocotoco Area Manager)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
July 26, 2021Introduction to the large work “Connect” by the Calligraphy Club of Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High SchoolMatsuno Aimi (3rd Year, Club President at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School)
Emoto Nanami (3rd Year at Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
August 23, 2021Introduction to Kurashiki Afternoon Tea and the Pokun Stamp RallyMorita Miki (Chairperson of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee)
Nogami Reiko (People Software Co., Ltd.)
September 27, 2021Introduction to the apparel brand “land down under” and the activities of Kei IkegamiIkegami Kei (Representative of land down under)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
October 25, 2021Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoNishiyama (Bingo Tocotoco Area Manager)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
November 22, 2021Introduction to the “Kurashiki Gokinjo Pantry ProjectMatsuoka Takeshi (Life Support Coordinator, Kurashiki City Social Welfare Council)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
December 27, 2021Introduction to the “Curry and Coffee Shop 774Kimura Naoki (Owner of 774)

2022

Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
January 31, 2022Introduction to “Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Winter 2022Morita Miki (Chairperson of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee)
Inoue Yoshiharu (Candle Table Watanabe Residence)
February 28, 2022Introduction to “Danjo DenimFukukawa Taro (Representative of Danjo Denim)
Ikegami Kei (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
March 28, 2022Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoNishiyama Hiroyuki (Bingo Tocotoco Area Manager)
April 25, 2022Introduction to the series of buildings in KurashikiToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
May 23, 2022Introduction to the “Takahashi River East-West Water Supply FacilityToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
June 27, 2022About mint cultivation in KurashikiIwasaki Mako (Manager of Kurashiki Mint)
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
July 25, 2022Introduction to “Cafe CascadeOmoto Makiko (Producer of Cafe Cascade)
Moriya Miki (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
August 22, 2022Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoNishiyama Hiroyuki (Bingo Tocotoco Area Manager)
September 26, 2022Secrets of the architecture of the main building of Ohara Museum of ArtToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
October 24, 2022Introduction to “.KOMBINATFujiwara Shinya (General Manager of .KOMBINAT)
Moriya Miki (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
November 28, 2022Introduction to “Sakamoto EggsSakamoto Akihiro (President of Sakamoto Eggs)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
December 26, 2022Review of Kurashiki Tocotoco 2022Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)

2023

Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
January 30, 2023Introduction to “Espresso HitotsuArimune Miho (Owner of “Espresso Hitotsu”)
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
February 27, 2023Introduction to “Salon de TonericoMizuki Misaki (Salon de Tonerico)
Moriya Miki (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
March 27, 2023Introduction to “NATURE TALKOki Meiko
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
April 24, 2023Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoYamaguchi Chiyuki (Bingo Tocotoco Fukuyama Area Manager)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
May 22, 2023Introduction to the underground tabi manufacturer “Marugo Co., Ltd.”Marugo's JIKATABIMAN (Jikatabi Man)
Moriya Miki (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
June 26, 2023Introduction to “Soja Shokudo Kuuneru AsobuMorigawa Tetsuya
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
July 24, 2023Introduction to “Takahashi River Basin Writer School 2023Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
August 28, 2023Introduction to topics from the Bingo area from the sister site “Bingo TocotocoNishiyama Hiroyuki (Bingo Tocotoco General Manager)
September 25, 2023About “Kurashiki Tocotoco 5th AnniversaryToi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
October 23, 2023Introduction to “Flower Shop PEPEFukuda Sanae (Manager of Flower Shop PEPE)
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
November 27, 2023Introduction to “Kurashiki Architourism 2023Sugioka Reina (Kurashiki City Tourism Division)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
December 25, 2023Review of “Kurashiki Christmas Market 2023Ichikawa Namiko (Kurashiki Tourism Convention Bureau)
Moriya Miki (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)

2024

Broadcast DateThemeParticipants
January 29, 2024Introduction to “Mizushima Children's Cafeteria Misora♪ and Everyone's Home HaruhouseInoue Masaki (Everyone's Home Haruhouse)
Goto Hiroto (Director of Haretoco General Incorporated Association)
February 26, 2024Introduction to Ritsuko Iwasa, who joined the Kurashiki City Community Revitalization Cooperation Team in December 2023Iwasa Ritsuko (Community Revitalization Cooperation Team)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
March 25, 2024Introduction to “Mizushima Yakiniku MapMurakami Yuichi (Mizushima Community Revitalization Cooperation Team)
Toi Kengo (Representative of Kurashiki Tocotoco)
April 22, 2024Introduction to “Mabi Bamboo Shoots”Yoshida Hiroki (Mabi Community Revitalization Cooperation Team)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
May 27, 2024Introduction to “Okayama Okurimono Farm”Sato Asuka (Manager of Okayama Okurimono Farm)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
June 24, 2024Introduction to Kimono Remake “TakehimeWarabino Yuichiro (Manager of Kimono Remake “Takehime”)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
July 22, 2024Introduction to “Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Summer 2024Moriya Miki (Chairperson of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
August 26, 2024Introduction to “Kurashiki Mint” and activities as a cooperation team memberMiyazaki Nao (Kurashiki City Community Revitalization Cooperation Team)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
September 23, 2024Introduction to “Tachinomi Kakehashi”Zenizumi Rishi (Staff of Tachinomi Kakehashi)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
October 28, 2024Introduction to the Japanese tea specialty store “Cha Terrace”Ishii Emi (Manager of Cha Terrace)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
November 25, 2024Introduction to the cooking inn “Naruya”Kaminuma Yuya
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)
December 23, 2024Introduction to “NPO Komorebi no Sato”Akasaki Masako (Vice President of NPO Komorebi no Sato)
Iwasa Ritsuko (Writer for Kurashiki Tocotoco)

Main Distribution Channels and URLs

FM Kurashiki “Kurashiki Tocotoco” can be listened to from the following:

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