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Speaking of Momotaro, "Okayama". Speaking of Okayama, "Momotaro". Speaking of jeans "Okayama". Speaking of Okayama, "jeans." the Japanese-made jeans, which are now attached to all over the world, are the No.1 jeans recognized by the world in the details of dyeing, weaving, sewing and washing by the stubborn craftsman soul of Okayama. The origin of the Japanese jeans is in Okayama Kojima. Craftsmen who have also explored raw cotton and yarn, challenged the limits of textiles, and now continue to make their best denim with ultra-low-tech work that no one does. "Momotaro jeans" from Okayama Kojima was born to shape the dream of such craftsmen.

In addition to clothing, which has been renovated from a 100-year-old retro Western-style building, there are also small items such as a bag of 6000 yen in a recycled strip.

Manufacturer who deals with original brand "Product by e". From scale to sewing, fabric and accessories can be ordered. We are carrying out an experience where you can create your own original goods on the spot, such as painting tote bags, aprons, and pencil cases using denim fabric, and striking studs.

Departure from Kojima Tourist Port, a 5-minute walk from Kojima Station. A U-turn that goes under the Seto Ohashi Bridge in front of Yoshima while admiring the large and small islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The Seto Ohashi to be seen up close is impressive. 4 flights a day operation (5 in August). Where Abstract 45 minutes. Sail from three people.

SHOP is making clothes that focus on materials, colors, and design, such as original clothes and scarves dyed with indigo or indigo, and blouses and dresses using soft denim from Okayama.

"Concrete Dragon" by Kojima Marine Pool, which served as the location of the movie "DIVE!!" (released in June 2008, directed by Naoto Kumazawa), which depicts the youth who went on a dive, is as grand as a space base.

Professional manufacturer of jeans. In addition to introducing the history of jeans in materials, we also accept custom-made jeans (reservations required). In the immediate vicinity, there is also a factory-operated outlet shop where you can get second items at cheap prices, and a factory where you can experience making jeans (10 ~ 12 o'clock, 13 ~ 17 o'clock).

In the late Edo period, the Oshoya Yashiki was built by Takesato Nozaki, who made his fortune in the salt industry and the Nitta development, from around the year of Tenpo 4 (1833). The site, which is about 3000 tsubo, is dotted with a garden of Karesansui, a main house with a depth of about 42m, a table house, a dozo, and a tea room. You can also enjoy the tone of the Suikoto cave. It is a majestic-sized upper-level private house and the composition of the entire mansion is also valuable, so it is designated as an Important Cultural Property of the Nation. The attached Nozaki Family Shiōjō Historical Museum displays the Shiōjō materials and folk implements. Salt making experience is possible (free, reservation required).

The Kojima area of Kurashiki is said to be the birthplace of domestic jeans. Kojima Jeans Street is a sacred area of jeans where shops of local jeans manufacturers gather a lot of original items. More than 30 shops are lined up, and there are many shoppers and tourists alike.

It is said to be the birthplace of Seto-Ohashi and national jeans, and there are many scenic spots, such as Mt. Washiha, Mt. Oji and Mt. Yuka. It is now attracting attention from Japan and abroad as a source of jeans that make use of high technology from dyeing to processing.