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..
Festivals Firefly Festival in Saidaiji Kenji Chida The Saidaiji Ichinomiya Firefly Festival celebrates the fireflies of southeastern Okayama. Held annually, people pack into a picturesque..
Museums The Sword and Okayama Kenji Chida Osafune was a land of master swordsmiths, lords and samurai.
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..
Culture Okayama Korakuen Garden Noro Randria With the Kenrokuen garden located in Kanazawa and the Kairakuen garden in the department of Mito, Korakuen shares the title of the..
6 Museums Ohashi House Mandy Bartok The Ohashi House, an old samurai residence, sits just at the edge of the Bikan historical district in Kurashiki.
Culture The Tranquility of Asakuchi Scott Brause Near the heart of the Inland Sea in western Japan, Asakuchi offers many historical and cultural attractions. It's a perfect..
Culture Ibara City Kenji Chida Ibara is a city of bridges that is located on Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima.