Japan Heritage
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Shimotsui Preservation District An old port town that flourished through the Kitamaebune shipping and fishing. Working on regional revitalization to preserve the townscape.
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Shimotsui Shipping Agent Museum A Japan Heritage cultural asset that conveys the story of the port town of Shimotsui and the Kitamae-bune ships
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Kurashiki River Traditional Buildings Preservation District A historic townscape that has been engaged in preservation efforts early on in the nation. The designs of Kurashiki lattice and Kurashiki windows are also full of charm.
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Sakamoto Orimono Co., Ltd. The only producer of Sanada-himo in Kojima, inheriting the tradition of the world's thinnest textile "Sanada-himo"
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Nozaki's Historical Residence A nationally designated important cultural property that has continued its culture for about 200 years, which we want the citizens of Kurashiki City to experience.
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Tamashima Townscape Preservation District A port town that flourished as "Nishi no Naniwa," one of the leading commercial cities in the Setouchi region, through trade in Bichu cotton with the Kitamae ships. The culture of tea ceremony also took root in this merchant town.
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"Japan Heritage x Sukun-kyo" Outreach Lecture (held on May 22, 2025) Students of Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Commercial High School experience Sukun-kyo
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Kurashiki Sōinkyo Preservation Society A civic group that continues the "Sōinkyo," which has watched over the Kurashiki festival since the Edo period
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Barazushi Seminar (held on March 16, 2025) We learned about Kurashiki's food through "barazushi," a cultural asset of Japan Heritage
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Kurashiki Ivy Square as an Architectural Structure A complex tourism facility renovated from the factory building of KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD. (Kurashiki Architectural Journey Vol. 8)
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I took the 2nd Kurashiki Japan Heritage Certification Exam I want to keep challenging myself until I pass! A certification where you can learn about the proud stories of Kurashiki
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Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft Durable and beautiful folk crafts from both past and present, used in daily life
