Okayama
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Climate ChangeMass Oyster Die-Offs Confirmed in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea; High Water Temperature Cited as Primary Cause
Mass die-offs of farmed oysters have been confirmed in the Seto Inland Sea, causing oyster suppli...
November 23, 2025
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Travel SpotsFall Leaves, National Treasure Hall Illuminated at Night Event in Bizen, Okayama Pref.
BIZEN, Okayama — An illumination event will be held at the former Shizutani School, a Special His...
November 1, 2025
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Travel SpotsGinkgo Trees Change to Vivid Yellow at Hiruzen Highland
OKAYAMA - Ginkgo trees have hit their peak autumn coloring at the Hiruzen Kogen highland in Maniw...
October 30, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Red Bricks, Green Ivy from Old Textile Factory Evoke Kurashiki’s History
KURASHIKI, Okayama — Kurashiki Ivy Square is located in a scenic zone called the Bikan Historical...
October 18, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Japan Golf Course Visitors Get Kick Out of Playing New Sport Called Footgolf
OKAYAMA — A new sport called footgolf, which combines soccer and golf, can be played by visitors ...
October 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Taxis Promote Tactile Paving Blocks, Tell History of Revolutionary Invention Made by City Native
OKAYAMA — A taxi company in Okayama is commemorating the invention of tactile paving blocks for t...
September 13, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Catch of Live Horseshoe Crabs Hits 35-year High
KASAOKA, Okayama — A total of 75 live horseshoe crabs were caught in the sea near Kasaoka, Okayam...
June 7, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Bizen Pottery Workshop Draws Enthusiasts, Fosters Future Artists of Traditional Japanese Craft
BIZEN, Okayama — Pottery classes are gaining popularity as one way to promote the city’s traditio...
May 3, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Japan’s Okayama Prefecture; ‘View of Cherry Blossoms Seen Layered on Stone Walls Is Wonderful’ at Kakuzan Park in Tsuyama
TSUYAMA, Okayama — Cherry trees are in full bloom in Tsuyama City's Kakuzan Park (the ruins of Ts...
April 8, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Okayama Korakuen Garden in Okayama Pref. Sees First Cherry Blossoms
This season’s someiyoshino cherry blossoms officially bloomed in Okayama City on Friday, the Okay...
March 29, 2025
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ArtAttache Cases Infused with Kumiko Traditional Woodworking Technique
MANIWA, Okayama — A furniture and fittings manufacturer in Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture, has develo...
February 16, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: White Snakes on Display to Mark Year of the Snake
MANIWA, Okayama — Kiyama Temple in Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture, has started exhibiting two white s...
January 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Beckoning Cats Attract Visitors to Museum; Over 800 Manekineko on Display
OKAYAMA — The Manekineko Art Museum in Okayama City is Japan’s first museum to especially exhibit...
January 11, 2025
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Contemporary Art Festival Aims to Promote Tourism in Northern Okayama Prefecture
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Mass Oyster Die-Offs Confirmed in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea; High Water Temperature Cited as Primary Cause
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Attache Cases Infused with Kumiko Traditional Woodworking Technique
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Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama Kicks Off; Stunning International Exhibits on Display
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Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens