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Japan Art Islands

Japan Art Islands

In which I talk about the Setouchi Islands of Kagawa Prefecture. Islands that have become internationally famous over the years because they have become the home of the Setouchi Triennale, one of the major art festivals in Asia. In this section, I introduce various locations and artworks, and talk extensively about the Triennale and the things that gravitate around it.

"The Seven Wonders of Sanuki" by Tsuyoshi Ozawa at the Kagawa Museum

"The Seven Wonders of Sanuki" by Tsuyoshi Ozawa at the Kagawa Museum

The autumn session of the Setouchi Triennale 2025 has started a few days ago, and... Despite having had three days off (the weekend and today), I haven't been to a single island yet. Last weekend was just too crowded. It's currently the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,

Setouchi Triennale 2025: Autumn session and the Western Islands

Setouchi Triennale 2025: Autumn session and the Western Islands

Autumn is here, and the third and final session of the 2025 Setouchi Triennale is just a dozen days away. While a few new artworks will be on the "regular" islands, the western islands of Kagawa Prefecture are the traditional highlight of the autumn session. Since they only

What is the TaneFune doing on campus?

What is the TaneFune doing on campus?

I was afraid I wouldn't be able to post anything this week, but luck was on my side. On my way home from work yesterday evening, I noticed a familiar yet surprising shape near the parking lot. The TaneFune is on campus!

Setouchi Triennale 2025 - Shodoshima - Mito Peninsula

Setouchi Triennale 2025 - Shodoshima - Mito Peninsula

Today, I'm taking you to one of my favorite locations on Shodoshima: the Mito Peninsula. More precisely, I'm taking you to Konoura, a village near the peninsula's southern tip. The Mito Peninsula is the southernmost part of Shodoshima. It's quite rural and

Vietnamese Market in Takamatsu, General Thoughts about the Setouchi Triennale Summer Session and Your Opinion

Vietnamese Market in Takamatsu, General Thoughts about the Setouchi Triennale Summer Session and Your Opinion

Hello everyone, I returned from France a few days ago. Today is the last day of the summer session of the 2025 Setouchi Triennale, but instead of being on an island, I'm at home. Actually, my original plan was to visit the eastern part of the prefecture to

Inner Light - Floating Houseboat of Setouchi by Ryusuke Kido on Shodoshima

Inner Light - Floating Houseboat of Setouchi by Ryusuke Kido on Shodoshima

Hello everyone, First, I want to apologize for the lack of posts this month, despite my July promise. I'm still in France, but I've had much less free time than I expected. In fact, even right now, my son is talking to me while I'

Setouchi Triennale Summer Session, Ogijima in May and more.

Setouchi Triennale Summer Session, Ogijima in May and more.

Hello everyone, Today is the first day of the summer session of the Setouchi Triennale 2025. And the first notification I received from the official app this morning was a warning about heat stroke and the unsafe heat conditions in the region. Please take these warnings seriously if you'