Japan; Message from Okayama. (1/30)

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Grass Burning Ceremony in Okayama Korakuen garden (Okayama city)

Grass Burning Ceremony is held in Okayama Korakuen Garden which is one of three major Japanese-style gardens in Japan. It effectively gets rid of pests just as new growth is appearing in spring. The brown grass goes up in flames and chars to black, making for one of Korakuen’s early spring traditions.

Shimotsui Area(Kurashiki city)

This is an old historic port where many shops and warehouses more than 300 years ago still exist. It offers the classic atmosphere of fisherman’s town.

Exposing Hime Red Peppers on the Snow(Kagamino town)

Hime Red Peppers are arranged on the snow to reduce excessive salt and bitter taste on February 1. Hime Red Pepper from Kagamino town is big and has a pleasant flavor.