Planning Kurashiki One of Asia's Best Cities to Explore on Foot Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Leading luxury and lifestyle magazine Tatler Asia recently included Kurashiki, a scenic city in Okayama, among the continent's..
Culture Ryosanji Temple Goho Festival 2026 Mid Aug Every year on the night of August 14th, Ryosanji Temple in Okayama Prefecture holds a special event known as the Goho Festival...
Culture Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Every summer in mid-August, Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture hosts the Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks Festival along the banks of th..
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Known for its blend of tranquil hot springs, historic castles, and beautifully preserved gardens, Okayama Prefecture comes alive..
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it w..
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Late Aug Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also known..
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Late Jun The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying shades..