A Denim-Colored Town & Fruit Galore All-Year Round

Our reporter visits the century-old townscape of Kurashiki, Okayama Pref. The shops sell many charming goods, but the local hit product – designer washi masking tape – catches her eye, so she decorates her smartphone case with it. Known for fiber production, the city is popular with fashionistas. Shop for the latest in colorful, functional tabi footwear or distresses your new pair of jeans. Also, our correspondent from Okayama Pref., Japan's leading fruit producer, introduces its quality produce.