Area Setouchi A rural city with about 40,000 residents, Setouchi City is a new kid on the block in Okayama Prefecture. It consists of the towns of Ushimado, Oku and Osafune and is bordered by both Okayama and..
Area Niimi Niimi City has a population of about 34,000 and is located in the north part of the Prefecture. Over the years smaller towns and villages have been amalgamated, so Niimi now consists of Osa,..
Culture Horikawa Boat Cruise Featured Matsue, being a castle town, has an intricate web of waterways running through the town, spreading out from the inner and outer..
Culture Step into the Homelife of Samurai Featured Walking along Shiomi-nawate street, the traditionally walled houses create and Edo period atmosphere. A finely preserved samurai..
Food Eating Yoshinoya in Soja City Judith Mikami Yoshinoya is a beef on rice fast food restaurant that is a must visit while in Japan. Located throughout Japan and open 24 hours...
Shopping Where to buy Uniqlo in Kurashiki Judith Mikami Uniqlo is a great one-stop shop for get unique, cute, cool and trendy fashion to wear yourself or to buy as gifts.
Culture Exploring Nichinan Town Judith Mikami A mountaintop town is the perfect escape from the larger cities. Discover an area so calm and peaceful, healthy organic food, free..
9 Activities Nichinan Town a Mountaintop Retreat Judith Mikami A mountaintop town on the border of Okayama prefecture and Tottori prefecture. Nichinan town is a quiet retreat that will capture..