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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.

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'

Art in Yashima, Takamatsu (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Art in Yashima, Takamatsu (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Hello everyone, First of all, I want to apologize for being so quiet lately. This is the end of the spring semester here in Japan, so I've been busy. Also, my energy levels have been a bit low, probably due to the strong, steady heat of the past

Q&A: Takamatsu during the Setouchi Triennale?

Q&A: Takamatsu during the Setouchi Triennale?

As promised a couple of weeks ago, here is my first Q&A post. I hope more will come.

Setouchi Asia Gallery on Shodoshima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Setouchi Asia Gallery on Shodoshima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Today, I'm taking you to a place that very few foreign (or even Japanese) visitors get to see on Shodoshima. First, most foreign visitors to the Setouchi Triennale seem to avoid Shodoshima altogether. Some avoid it out of ignorance; most avoid it because it's true Shodoshima