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.
Museums The Shape of the Sword Kenji Chida A quick look at the history of the shape of the Japanese sword
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.
7 Culture Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area in Okayama Lily The Kurashiki Bikan Historical area in Kurashiki City, Okayama is a traditional Edo era townscape. It and the surrounding river..
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..
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..
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
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..