9 Activities Utsukushi Mori Camp Site Judith Mikami Sleeping under the stars and getting fresh area can be enjoyed at Utsukushi Mori (beautiful forest) in Setouchi City, Okayama...
Culture Firefly Festival in Saidaiji Kenji Chida The Saidaiji Ichinomiya Firefly Festival celebrates the fireflies of southeastern Okayama. Held annually, people pack into a ...
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 Yakage Town Kenji Chida A wonderful little town on the border with Hiroshima Prefecture with deep roots in Edo era Japan.
Culture Okayama University Kenji Chida Okayama University is the prefecture's leader in tertiary education. Regular public events and lectures are held on campus.
8 Shopping Betty Smith Jeans Judith Mikami Betty Smith Jeans Company can be found in Kojima Town, Kurashiki City. Part of the family who first brought jeans to Japan. W...
Shopping AEON Kurashiki Shopping Mall Kenji Chida AEON Kurashiki is located not far from the heart of the city. It’s like having a mall in your own back yard.
Culture Okayama On Two Wheels Kenji Chida Exploring Japan on two wheels is a great way to see the country and travel free and easy.
Accommodation Okayama City Airbnb Judith Mikami Our sunny, spacious two bedroom apartment is a 10 minute taxi ride from Okayama station. It is located on the 6th floor with ...
Culture John Wells Bizenyaki Pottery Artist Judith Mikami John Wells American bizenyaki potter based in Bizen City for over three decades.
