Culture Yonago Castle Ruins Kenji Chida Yonago Castle Ruins are the remains of a castle that was dismantled during the Meiji Era (late 1800's). The site overlooks the..
Culture Nakajima Town Okayama City Kenji Chida Located on the Asahi River, Nakajima Town is a small community with an interesting past. It has been called "deep Japan".
Culture Osafune Sword Museum Gift Shop Kenji Chida The gift shop attached to the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum. You can buy hand crafted sword as well as kitchen knives. A gift for every..
Shopping Shibukawa Marine Aquarium, Okayama Kenji Chida A small aquarium located in the seaside city of Tamano, looking out onto the Seto Inland sea. A great place for all to visit and..
Activities Ushimado Beach, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Ushimado beach is a great beach to escape to during any season. Summer for swimming, Autumn for romantic walks, Winter for fishing..
Culture Yumeji Museum in Okayama City Kenji Chida Okayama's museum dedicated to its favorite artistic son.
Culture The Shape of the Sword Kenji Chida A quick look at the history of the shape of the Japanese sword
Culture The Secrets of the Japanese Sword Kenji Chida The Osafune Sword Museum is a magnet for sword enthusiasts. This a breakdown of the sword making process.