Kibichuo, town in Kaga District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Kibichuo is a small town in Okayama Prefecture situated across gentle hills and green woodlands. Houses are scattered throughout the area and connected by rice paddies, dirt roads, and forest paths rather than concentrated in one center.
The town was officially established in 2004 when two smaller communities called Kamogawa and Kayō merged together. The area had previously been part of Bitchu Province, a region central to the ancient Kingdom of Kibi.
The town takes its name from the ancient Kingdom of Kibi, which held importance in this region. Wooden shrines dot the pathways, showing how locals maintain respect for tradition and nature in their daily surroundings.
The town is most easily reached by car, which takes about one hour from Okayama City. Local taxi services such as Kayo Taxi and Nanba Taxi provide convenient transport to attractions and the town center.
There is a local proposal to move Japan's capital here because the area offers stability and protection from earthquakes. The town also maintains a sister city relationship with Huai'an District in China since 1993, which includes cultural exchanges and visits.
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