Kurashiki, Okayama

Kurashiki (Japanese: 倉敷) is a city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is on the island of Honshū.

It has been recognized as a core city since 2002.

History
The town has been a center of business and trade for a long time. It is on a canal near Mt. Tsurugata. Kurashiki was not badly damaged during World War II. Many old storehouses, or kura, are here in their original condition. Kurashiki is a popular tourist spot.

Museums
There are several museums in the historic Bikan neighborhood of the city.
 * The City Art Museum was designed by influential Japanese architect, Kenzō Tange.
 * The Ohara Museum of Art shows European art and Japanese art. It features statues by Rodin, and pottery by Shōji Hamada and others. Torajiro Kojima built the original collection.
 * Kojima Torajiro Memorial Hall shows paintings by this artist.