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Aug 6

Into the Mountains of Bisei Town: Week 6&7!

These past couple weeks has seen Guilhem travel up to Bisei, our town of beautiful stars!

Jul 26

Japanese Orchestra, Calligraphy and reaching halfway: Weeks 4&5

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

Jul 3

Bento Making at Sengyo Fishmonger

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

Jul 2

Yomeirazu Kannon Temple and Ibara Refresh Park

Located just outside the city, an 8-minute bus ride away, this temple is a shrine dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Jun 14

ESIEA – Ibara: Internship Program

It is June 2024, and we are one week out from the arrival of our new intern from ESIEA Graduate School of Engineering, France.

May 16

Donbara: Ibara no Donburi!

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!

May 9

[QUIZ] What Ibara Railway Train are you?

Ibara Railway has a variety of trains! For train enthusiasts see what train designs are available and see which one suits your personality!

May 2

What is Japanese Kagura?

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

Apr 25

NEW Gundam Manhole Covers!

See how we make our city more beautiful with manhole covers. A weird and wonderful aspect of Japanese culture!

Apr 5

The BEST Places to see the Sakura Cherry Blossoms in Okayama, Ibara!

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

Apr 4

Ibara Sakura Festival

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