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【1 Day Event: Feb.3rd】Traditional bean-throwing ceremony at Saijo Inari Shrine in Okayama
In accordance with the ancient Japanese seasonal calendar, Setsubun marks the last day of winter and the welcome of the spring season. Dried beans are thrown, symbolizing the fending off of evil or malignant demons, and lucky is welcomed into the peo .... -
Traveling exhibit from the Hoki Museum: must-see Realism in Okayama
If you like art, this exhibit is highly recommended. The artwork in this exhibit are on loan from the Hoki Museum in Chiba Prefecture, and this is the second time that exhibits from the museum have traveled to Okayama. The exhibit has been carefully .... -
See CG Fantasy Art by Kazumasa Uchio on Exhibit in Uno, Okayama
This is a must-see exhibit for fans of the Final Fantasy series. Those who watched Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) will undoubtedly recognize the style of art used in sets and backgrounds; much of that art is the work of the fantastic graphi .... -
This is a unique gourmet event promoted by Kurashiki City every winter to highlight some of the city’s most elegant cafes, and has been held since 2016. This event allows guests to enjoy a cafe’s specially prepared dessert plate with tea, .... -
Visit a Food Sample Park in Okayama
One of the funny, odd things that Japan is known for is food samples. Made from plastic resin, food samples are often used at the entrance of restaurants to show what a dish looks like. These are unique to Japan. The Kappabashi area in Tokyo is known .... -
Enjoy the best French-style Bakery in Okayama!
If you love French-style croissants and baguettes, Merci Life Organics is the bakery for you! Having opened in June of 2022, this bakery is somewhat new to the Okayama bakery scene but quickly became one of the most popular shops, with branches throu .... -
Free! Contemporary Art Exhibit in Okayama
This exhibit of contemporary art by young, local artists is currently being displayed at the Tenjinyama Cultural Plaza in central Okayama City, in the area known as the “Culture Zone”. The 11 pieces in the exhibit include both two-dimensi .... -
[1-Day Tour: January 30, 2024] The Best of Okayama Prefecture: Tsuyama
If you’re looking to get off the beaten track, this is the tour for you! Take the special Sakubi Sakura sightseeing train to northern Okayama, and enjoy visiting Tsuyama. This one-day bus tour starts at JR Okayama Station, and guests will enjoy ....
