NEWS
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[2-Day Event: Dec. 16–17] Japanese Sake Brewery Festival
Okayama Prefecture is known for fruity Japanese sake made from delicate Omachi rice. There are several breweries that make sake that I love, but my favorite is Kamikokoro Brewery, which is located in the small oyster and fishing town of Yorishima. Th .... -
Visit the Sword Museum in Okayama
A must-see for sword lovers! Observe the actual sword-making process by swordsmiths at a workshop in one of Japan’s premier sword production centers: Bizen Osafune Sword Museum, located in Setouchi City, Okayama. The traditional folding and for .... -
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn Japanese home cooking! Kaco Hatase is a vibrant, super outgoing person who also happens to be a cooking teacher. But she’s not just any teacher; she’s the granddaughter of the founder of Ha .... -
【1-Day Event: Dec. 3rd】Okayama Mottainai Festa
Recommended for people interested in local products and in helping the environment. “Mottainai” in Japanese means that something is going to waste. In order to combat waste, the concept of this festival is to offer high quality, locally p .... -
Winter Illumination in Kurashiki: “Kurashiki Kirameki-no-Michi 2023”
Recommended for everyone wanting to enjoy the winter season, and romantics-at-heart! The Kurashiki Kirameki-no-michi is a winter illumination event that lights up the city with romantic winter lights. Whether you’re looking to get in the Christ .... -
Experience Accommodations with an All-You-Can-Drink Banquet on Shiraishi Island
This plan is for you if you’re looking for an island to stay overnight while enjoying as many drinks as you want! It is available between December 1st and 16th and includes accommodations with an all-you-can-drink banquet. Shiraishi-Island Inn .... -
[1-Day Event: November 26] Kojima Classic Car Festival (Okayama)
Recommended for car enthusiasts! There will be a classic car festival in the Kojima area of Kurashiki on November 26. This festival will feature 74 domestic and foreign cars, and visitors can walk around and see the cars, take photos, and talk to the .... -
Recommended for foodies and ramen lovers! Okayama Prefecture boasts a lot of great ramen shops. Actually, Okayama is known regionally for having some really great ramen shops, but there isn’t one particular style or flavor that is definable as ....
