Journeys in Japan: 10x30
Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature
The Nakanojo Biennale is an art festival held in beautiful Nakanojo in Gunma Prefecture. It boasts one of the largest artist-in-residence programs in Japan, with creators from all over the world gathering in this small town to work on their site-specific pieces. With world-class contemporary art installations, the festival draws large crowds during its one-month run. Historically known as a hot spring town, Nakanojo has many cultural events passed on to today. Belgian art and fashion PhD candidate Saskia Thoelen discovers how contemporary art has transformed a rural town that also reveres tradition.
10 - 1Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past Jan. 08, 2019- 10 - 2Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road Feb. 05, 2019
- 10 - 3Nichinan: A Port City Reviving Feb. 12, 2019
- 10 - 4Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise Feb. 19, 2019
- 10 - 5Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa Feb. 26, 2019
- 10 - 6Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway Mar. 05, 2019
- 10 - 7Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel Mar. 12, 2019
10 - 8Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition Mar. 19, 2019- 10 - 9Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm Mar. 26, 2019
- 10 - 10Gliding Hokkaido's Powder Apr. 02, 2019
- 10 - 11Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales Apr. 09, 2019
- 10 - 12Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility Apr. 23, 2019
- 10 - 13Road Tripping Around Miyazaki May. 07, 2019
- 10 - 14Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters May. 14, 2019
- 10 - 15Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive May. 21, 2019
- 10 - 16Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer May. 28, 2019
- 10 - 17Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle Jun. 11, 2019
- 10 - 18Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories Jun. 18, 2019
- 10 - 19Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem Jun. 25, 2019
- 10 - 20Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea Jul. 02, 2019
- 10 - 21Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water Jul. 30, 2019
- 10 - 22Tonami: The Winds of Change Aug. 06, 2019
- 10 - 23Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty Aug. 13, 2019
- 10 - 24Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive Aug. 20, 2019
- 10 - 25Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms Sep. 03, 2019
- 10 - 26Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit Sep. 17, 2019
- 10 - 27Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future Sep. 24, 2019
- 10 - 28Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty Oct. 01, 2019
- 10 - 29Kagawa: Stepping into the Past Oct. 08, 2019
- 10 - 30Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature Oct. 22, 2019
- 10 - 31Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River Nov. 05, 2019
- 10 - 32Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride Nov. 12, 2019
- 10 - 33New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa Nov. 19, 2019
- 10 - 34Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan Nov. 26, 2019
10 - 35Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings Dec. 03, 2019
10 - 36Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis Dec. 10, 2019
10 - 37Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi Dec. 24, 2019