Okayama City has implemented initiatives such as awards for children's stories and traditional Japanese literary creations to foster civic pride and interest in literature. The City and the Council hosted "The Okayama Literature Festival" held for 3 weeks. Stakeholders held programs connected to literature in various locations.






The Okayama Literature Festival 2024






Workshop at Shikata Elementary school in Okayama



The Okayama Literature Festival 2023 February - March, 2023

School Libraries in Okayama City
On-site reading by announcer

Morning Reading program in schools
Literature Illustration Contest


