Streets of redLocated in the mid-western part of Okayama Prefecture in the mountains at an altitude of 550 meters, is a town unified in red ochre. The streets are lined with traditional merchant homes and townhouses with rust colored ”Sekishugawara” roof tiles and red ochre lattices painted with “Bengara” color pigment made from oxidized iron. It is “Fukiya Furusato Village” in Nariwachofukiya of Takahashi city. |
Elementary school in lightsUnfortunately, Nakata arrived at Fukiya Furusato Village after sundown and could not fully enjoy the sight of the town, but was able to see the illuminated Fukiya Elementary School building. Fukiya Elementary School is actually the oldest working wooden school building in Japan. It is illuminated from dusk to 9 pm. The dignified and nostalgic atmosphere does not seem like a school building at first glance. |
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- Fukiya Furusato Village (Fukiya Elementary School)
- 838-2 Nariwacho Fukiya, Takahashi, Okayama