Activities Ushimado Yacht Club, Setouchi City Judith Mikami Ushimado yacht club giving local sailors a place to meet and share stories of their trips on the sea.
7 Culture Shizutani Japan's First School Kenji Chida Japan's first public school can be located in Okayama Prefecture, Bizen City. Opened in 1668 this school has been a place to ...
10 Culture Okayama Tokoen Kenji Chida A beautiful garden residence tucked away in the Kadotayashiki neighborhood of Okayama City.
Activities Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during...
9 Accommodation Utsukushi Mori Rental Houses Judith Mikami Utsukushi Mori (beautiful forest) is located in the center of Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. Stay in the bungalows which ...
Activities The Beautiful Forest of Osafune Kenji Chida A forest camp with rental bungalows in Setouchi City.
Shopping Kurashiki's Morning Market Luc Gougeon The Kurashiki morning market is held on the third Sunday of the month and it is conveniently located in the shopping arcade r...
6 Culture Peace Candles & Floating Lanterns JJ Walsh A beautiful event held on the evening of the August 6th memorial of the A-bomb to hope for peace and to pay respect to those ...
7 Culture Soja RetRoad Festival Judith Mikami Every September Soja City hosts a Retroad (retro + road) Festival to celebrate the tradition of the old main road with the ne...
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...
