👖💙 Kurashiki & Kojima — Birthplace of Japanese Denim 💙👖 In Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan-made jeans were born and denim culture still thrives. From rope-dyeing and rare shuttle looms to artisans crafting with soul, this town is truly bathed in blue. ✨ Stroll Kojima Jeans Street with 40 denim shops ✨ Visit the Betty Smith Jeans Museum and make your own pair ✨ Discover pioneers like BIG JOHN and Japan Blue Jeans Beyond denim, explore the Bikan Historical Area, the Ohara Residence, and breathtaking