Okayama Castle is seen in Okayama's Kita Ward on Oct. 31, 2022, after major renovations. (Mainichi/Yasuaki Hiramoto) OKAYAMA -- Large-scale renovations at this western Japan city's Okayama Castle had ...

Okayama Castle is unique and puzzles visitors. The keep shows a different face, depending on the direction, and each floor is a different shape. We look at how this mysterious castle was built.

Scratches found on the wooden frame of the entrance to the moon-viewing turret inside Okayama Castle in Okayama's Kita Ward are seen in this Jan. 19, 2021 photo. (Mainichi/Kazuki Iwamoto) OKAYAMA -- ...

Okayama Prefecture’s claims to fame include the venerated garden Kōrakuen, the well-preserved Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, and the popular folktale Momotarō. Okayama Prefecture is in the Chūgoku region in ...

With its array of public exhibit spaces, Okayama is paradise for art lovers. Among the noteworthy artistic attractions is the ready-made artwork of Peter Fischli and David Weiss, a Swiss duo who ...

Home to one of the three ‘great gardens’ of Japan, Okayama is steeped in history and has a mild climate considered ideal for growing fruit. The historic townscape of nearby Kurashiki, once a busy rice ...

Okayama Prefecture is blessed with minimal rain and mild temperatures, making the area famous for high-quality fruit. However, travelers to the area will find a bounty beyond delicious produce.