Culture Okutsu Lake Water Festival 2025 Aug 2nd 2025 Past Event Looking to cool off and connect with nature during your summer travels in Japan? Head to northern Okayama Prefecture for the Okutsu..
Historical Ushimado Shrine, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Hidden at the top of a hill sits Ushimado Shrine. The seaside breeze makes the journey up the hill easy and the shrine a beautiful..
Museums An exhibition of Yoshimura Yoshio Rory Jackson Yoshimura Yoshio has produced some curious and elaborate drawings that are laid bare for all to see in this elaborate art exhibition..
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadly beauties...
Museums Bizen Osafune Sword Museum Kenji Chida Bizen Osafune Museum and Village is not just a place to view swords but its a village where the craft of sword making and metal..
Gardens & Parks Off the Beaten Track in Okayama Connor Lappin Off the beaten track and off the shinkansen line. Welcome to an unknown frontier, welcome to Okayama prefecture.
Culture Okayama On Two Wheels Kenji Chida Exploring Japan on two wheels is a great way to see the country and travel free and easy.