Culture Exploring Okayama Castle Kenji Chida Okayama Castle (the black crow) is located across from Korakuen Garden and is a replica of the original castle that was built in..
Museums The Shape of the Sword Kenji Chida A quick look at the history of the shape of the Japanese sword
Culture Bamboo Harvesting in Mabi Town Judith Mikami I'd like to introduce you to the long history of bamboo harvesting. Done in the spring season and when you drive around Mabi..
9 Culture Scenic Ushimado Olive Garden Kenji Chida Ushimado Olive Garden offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea. You can see as far as Shikoku to the south and the Akashi..
Historical Kibitsuhiko Shrine Suwannee Payne Cycling out of Bizenichinomiya Station, I didn’t know much about the places I was about to see. The Kibitsuhiko Shrine exceede..
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured A majestic temple in the Okayama Prefecture, where visitors can experience a unique ceremony of divination.
Historical Kumenan Town Kenji Chida Kumenan Town is a forest-filled land of temples and parks in the center of Okayama Prefecture.
Museums Inujima: Industrial Remains as Art Clifford Bernstein The smallest of the three main islands in the Setouchi Art Island project, centered on a century old copper smelting plant turned..