The autumn festival in the city of Ibara is also known as the "Oni Matsuri" (Demon Festival).

Read about our intern's experience doing Japanese Calligraphy for the first time and joining a Japanese High School music club!

This fishmonger is part of the Donburi network and is in the centre of Ibara, a 15-minute walk from the station.

Do you love Japanese food? Of course you do! Come to Ibara City, try out over 28 kinds of donburi rice bowls and also get FREE goods!

Find out all about the traditional Japanese theatre that is a well kept secret among locals. The Bicchu Kagura is not to be missed!

Best places to view the sakura cherry blossoms in Ibara City, Okayama!

The Ibara Sakura Festival was a great success! Find out how we used VR (virtual reality) to bring life to our cherry blossom festival.

The most important holiday in FEBRUARY for British People is Pancake Day! Do you know Pancake Day? Find out what people do on Pancake Day!