Kenji Chida

@kenji.chida

I was born and raised in Baltimore City, Maryland in the USA after which I moved to New York City at the age of 21. I lived, studied and worked in New York for five years then moved to Okayama in 1998 at the age of 26. After living in Japan for 5 years I decided to try to naturalize. I was granted Japanese citizenship at the age of 33. I am interested in education, political philosophy, and Japanese society. I enjoy playing softball with my kids, driving and motorcycles. I can't say I enjoy running but I often join local 5k races. I want more people from abroad to come to Japan for a visit and I hope that some portion of that group decides to stay. Japan is for everyone!

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Seto Ohashi Bridge

Seto Ohashi Bridge connects the main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is still the world's longest two-tiered bridge.

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Ako City

Ako is a small city in western Hyogo Prefecture and is famous for the 47 ronin.

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Nightlife

Okayama Symphony Hall

Okayama Symphony Hall is a world class performance venue that regularly hosts the best of local and international talent.

Okayama

Culture

Ibara City

Ibara is a city of bridges that is located on Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima.

Okayama

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Ibara City

Ibara is a city of bridges that is located on Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima.

Okayama

Farewell to Tokoen

Jul 30, 2015

Farewell to Tokoen

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Aeon Mall Okayama

AEON MALL OKAYAMA is the largest of its kind in West Japan, complete with an astonishing 356 shops.

Okayama

Culture

Zazenkai at Sogenji Temple

Zazenkai offers a chance for the public to meditate and chant at Sogenji.

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