Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström Jun 2, 2025 With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub of..
10 Culture Outdoor Art on Naoshima Peter Sidell Naoshima island in Japan's Kagawa prefecture is known for its art museums, but the island also has plenty of outdoor art, including..
Museums Naoshima Art House Project Peter Sidell Seven empty houses in Honmura village on Japan's 'art island' of Naoshima have been renovated and transformed into works..
Festivals Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2027 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Culture Benesse Art Site Naoshima 4 (1Review) A visit to Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture wouldn’t be complete without a day or two at Benesse Art Site Naoshima. This contemporary art and architecture..
Culture Sanuki Manno Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Jul From early June through early July, visitors can stroll through Shikoku’s largest hydrangea display at Sanuki Manno Park, with..
Culture A Half Day in Naoshima Cordelia Ding Are you short on time, but staying near Uno Port or Okayama, and you want to visit one of the art islands? Are you unsure of the..
Culture Chichu Art Museum Bonson Lam The museum’s namesake is the amalgamation of two Japanese words, “earth” and “middle”, with the majority of the exhibits displ..