Category Archives: OKAYAMA

Things to do in Kurashiki in the Okayama Prefecture 2026 Guide

A charming canalside city dating back to the Edo period, Kurashiki 倉敷 is home to historic streets, hillside temples and many museums. An easy day trip from Osaka, we visited Kurashiki a couple of times whilst staying in nearby Okayama and found it very busy at weekends but more calm along the canal during the […]

Miffy Kitchen Bakery in Japan Guide + Photos

There are lots of beautiful bakeries and themed shops in Japan and Miffy Kitchen Bakery / Sakura Kitchen is no exception. Of the cutest and most Kawaii things to do in Japan, Miffy Bakery and Sakura Kitchen has five  branches as of early 2025, mainly in very popular tourist areas like Arashiyama (Kyoto) and Kurashiki […]