Shopping Ohara Museum of Art Judith Mikami Ohara Museum of Art is the oldest western museum in Japan. A peaceful environment to enjoy viewing some of the worlds most famous..
Accommodation Ryokan Tsurugata Mandy Bartok Experience a night of luxury in one of Japan's most beautiful canal towns
Culture Mizushima Port Park Kenji Chida Mizushima Port Park is a wonderful reminder that all land can be used productively. Even industrial areas can benefit from a bit..
9 Culture More on Kibi no Makabi Park Judith Mikami Kibi no Makabi is the father and creator of katakana characters which make up the one third of the Japanese language. This park..
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 right..
Culture Bamboo Harvesting in Mabi Town Judith Mikami I'd like to introduce you to the long history of bamboo harvesting. Done in the spring season and when you drive around Mabi..
Shopping Kurashiki City - Honmachi Street Kenji Chida HONMACHI is one of those places where you walk around and imagine where the water might have been. Here you find coffee shops, cafes,..
Shopping Kamoi Company's Washi Masking Tape Kenji Chida Kamoi Company originally made fly-traps. It was a logical step with developing paper and glue. But how does a company go from fly-traps..