Shopping Teori Company in Kurashiki Judith Mikami Teori Company located in the hills of Mabi Town. Continuing the long tradition of crafting bamboo and, in collaboration with local..
Area Setouchi A rural city with about 40,000 residents, Setouchi City is a new kid on the block in Okayama Prefecture. It consists of the towns of Ushimado, Oku and Osafune and is bordered by both Okayama and..
Area Niimi Niimi City has a population of about 34,000 and is located in the north part of the Prefecture. Over the years smaller towns and villages have been amalgamated, so Niimi now consists of Osa,..
Culture An ni Shrine Kenji Chida An ni Shrine is tucked away in the southeast corner of Okayama City on the border with Ushimado in an area called Saidaiji Ichinomiya...
Area Tottori City Is it a city near the sea or the sea near a city? It’s your choice I guess. Tottori City is the expected and unexpected really. The capital of Tottori prefecture with around 200,000 residents..
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum Kenji Chida Bizen Osafune Museum and Village is not just a place to view swords but its a village where the craft of sword making and metal..
Culture Yumeji Takehisa's Birthplace Kenji Chida The breathtaking artwork and life of Yumeji Takehisa can be found in his hometown of Oku.
Shopping The Home of Bizenyaki Kenji Chida Bizenyaki is considered Japans best pottery. Just outside of Okayama city, Bizen City is a place that still practices the craft..