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13/08/2022

11/08/2022

Founded in 1962, this museum shop is operated by jeans manufacturer Betty Smith. As the only jeans museum in Japan, it does not only introduce visitors to the jeans-manufacturing process but also allows visitors to work in the museum’s workshop customizing their own pair of jeans by attaching their choice of parts (buttons, rivets, etc) as well as to try their hand at making mobile phone straps (fee required).

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10/08/2022

Okayama Bara-zushi ✨

This lavish sushi is packed with the flavour of Okayama seafood and mountain vegetables in every bite. Known as a celebratory dish and commonly associated with hospitality, Okayama Bara-zushi is an appetizingly colourful dish.

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09/08/2022

Kurashiki Seaside Hotel 🏢✨

In the rooms of Kurashiki Seaside Hotel, you can spend a relaxing time while looking out at the Seto Inland Sea and the glittering factory area. More comfortable in all non-smoking rooms. The guest room of a relaxed atmosphere recovering from the fatigue of your journey. You can choose a Western-style room or a Japanese-style room. They offer a room that has a great view of the Seto Inland Sea.
Large Public Baths with sauna, and the Hot Spa with “Hot Spring Water” is ready from October 2, 2019. Stretch your arms and legs and enjoy a relaxing time with your arms and legs stretched. Crib and skin-care products are also available.

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08/08/2022

Welcome to Okayama Prefecture!

This region is blessed with minimal rain and a mild climate earning it the nickname “Land of Sunshine.” Located along the Seto Inland Sea in the Chugoku Region, Okayama is also known across the country for its delicious fruit, particularly grapes and white peaches. Okayama is also closely associated with the folklore hero Momotaro—The Peach Boy. The prefectural capital, Okayama City, holds an annual Momotaro Festival. Being one of Japan’s transportation hubs in the Western area, Okayama is very conveniently located just 1 hour from Kyoto and about 35 minutes from Hiroshima by Shinkansen.

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07/08/2022

Dolphin Watching activity is most popular in the Amakusa area, where there are approximately 200 dolphins in the waters. Dolphins are gentle and people-friendly by nature, so they may approach when they hear the sound of a fishing vessel's engine. Other activities besides dolphin watching include cruises, glass-bottom boats, boat tours, and so on.

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06/08/2022

Ikinari Dango 🍡✨

Could be translated as “unexpected dumpling”, this traditional Kumamoto confectionery is a steamed sweet dumpling filled with mashed yellow sweet potato and Azuki red bean paste (boiled Azuki beans with sugar) and wrapped around a thin, chewy steamed flour skin. This sweet treat can be eaten cold, microwaved, steamed, or baked in the oven.

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