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 Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadl...
Culture Inujima: Industrial Remains as Art Clifford Bernstein The smallest of the three main islands in the Setouchi Art Island project, centered on a century old copper smelting plant tu...
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.
Culture An exhibition of Yoshimura Yoshio Rory Jackson Yoshimura Yoshio has produced some curious and elaborate drawings that are laid bare for all to see in this elaborate art exh...
Culture Yumeji Takehisa's Birthplace Kenji Chida The breathtaking artwork and life of Yumeji Takehisa can be found in his hometown of Oku.
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Yumeji Takehisa, one of Japans most notable artists, was from Oku Town. Still living here, his descendants are eager to shar...
Culture Yumeji Museum in Okayama City Kenji Chida Okayama's museum dedicated to its favorite artistic son.
Culture Okayama Orphan Asylum Kenji Chida Okayama City has a lot of history but one of the hidden gems is the remains of the Okayama Orphange. Founded by Juji Ishii du...
