11 Culture Dusk in the Kurashiki Bikan Quarter Leslie Taylor As the sun goes down and the colors of dusk appear, the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture becomes a perfect..
11 Gardens & Parks Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms..
Culture Nariwa Museum of Art Judith Mikami Nariwa Museum of Art is dedicated to Torajiro Kojima who was born in Nariwa Town in 1881. An impressionist painter who work is considered..
Museums The Sword and Okayama Kenji Chida Osafune was a land of master swordsmiths, lords and samurai.
Culture Okayama Castle Noro Randria Discover the history of the Okayama Prefecture through one of the emblems of the city and a variety of enjoyable experiences.
14 Traditional The Bikan District, Kurashiki Ben Beechey The Bikan district in Kurashiki has a long history. It is home to many 17th century warehouses that sit along a picturesque river..
Historical Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda...
Culture Kurashiki’s Cotton Story Arlene Bastion Kurashiki spun good from bad with its lucky choice to grow cotton when rice crops failed. It is now Japan's leading producer..