Culture Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda.
Culture Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art Kenji Chida Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art is located in Okayama's cultural zone and is a great place to enjoy art or just hang out.
11 Culture Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms in...
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade 2024 Judith Mikami Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the loca...
Culture Takahashi City Summer Festival 2024 Chris Cooper Dance the summer night away at a Japanese style dancing festival in Takahashi City, Okayama
Culture Ushimado Shrine, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Hidden at the top of a hill sits Ushimado Shrine. The seaside breeze makes the journey up the hill easy and the shrine a beau...
Culture Shizutani School in Bizen City Kenji Chida Shizutani School is considered the first public school in Japan. It is located in Bizen City.
Culture Kinojo Castle Overlooking Soja City Judith Mikami Kinojo Castle is perched on the mountain top. When you are walking up to the castle ruins you can stop at advantage points to...
6 Culture Kinjo Castle Surveying Soja City Below Judith Mikami A castle with a complex history that is said to be where the demons came from in Okayama's legend of Momotaro 'the Peach Boy'.
Culture Get Your Kicks on Route 28 Kenji Chida A cool way to see Okayama, cycle from the city to Ushimado along Route 28. Get healthy, spend time in spiritual thought and ...
