Culture Okayama City's Tokoen Kenji Chida This is an enclosed garden that was the residence of Lord Ikeda's commander. It is located in the center of the city.
Food Copio Gelato Shop in Ushimado Judith Mikami Handmade gelato shop located at the top of Ushimado mountaintop, looking over the Seto Inland Sea. Using local ingredients with..
Nightlife Penny Lane Live Cafe in Kurashiki Judith Mikami A live cafe located in the center of Kurashiki City, just 10 minutes from Kurashiki station. Musicians from around Japan and internationally..
Culture The Sword and Okayama Kenji Chida Osafune was a land of master swordsmiths, lords and samurai.
8 Culture Bitchu Kokubunji: The Last Pagoda Judith Mikami Bitchu Kokubunji in Soja City illuminates an era where calm, beauty, peace and people come together. Today this still exists to..
Food Yamate no Ichi Country Cooking Cafe Judith Mikami Yamate no Ichi is a local fruit, vegetable. local made products, bakery and cafe all in one location. Here you will experience the..
Culture Houden Beach in Okayama Kenji Chida Okayama City is full of small neighborhood beaches and one that I like is Houden. It is located on the Seto Inland Sea at the edge..
Food Setouchi City Local Senbei Maker Judith Mikami I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to Setouchi..