🌊✨ Forgotten islands reborn through art. It happens at Setouchi Triennale, art festival in Japan
These tiny islands close to Osaka were almost forgotten. But this art festival went viral. Bring them back to the world spotlight. This is a Satichi Triana. Every 3 years, worldclass artists transform these small islands into one massive open air museum. Facing the population decline, these islands used to be fading fishing villages, but now they buzz with global visitors. More than 200 artists from all around the world create artworks that blend with nature, tradition, and local life. Among the islands, Naima Island is the star. It’s home to Yoi Kasama’s famous pumpkin and many modern art museums. Those are designed by the world famous architect Tado Anduo, including the Benessa House and Chichu Art Museum. On nearby Teshima Island, art flows into the landscape. The Teshima Art Museum feels like walking inside a drop of water. Meijima Island mixes folklore and art. You can enter the cave set to be the home of ogres. Now that cave has been transformed into a gallery with sculptures and artworks inspired by this local folklore. Ogima Island once shrinking in population now tries with colorful houses and attractive art lining its narrow streets. For locals the festival revives communities. For visitors as a chance to explore Japan beyond the big cities. So don’t hesitate and buy your tickets now for the autumn session running for 38 days from October 3rd to November 9th. And don’t forget to follow us for more hidden gems throughout Japan. [Music]
🎨✨ What if art could bring life back to forgotten islands? That’s exactly what happens at the Setouchi Triennale, one of the world’s most unique international art festivals.
Every three years, the Setouchi Triennale transforms the small islands of Naoshima, Teshima, Megijima, and Ogijima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea into a breathtaking open-air museum. Once quiet fishing villages facing population decline, these islands are now buzzing with global visitors thanks to world-class artworks and architecture.
From Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkin on Naoshima, to Tadao Ando’s world-class museums, the breathtaking Teshima Art Museum, demon-lore caves on Megijima, and the colourful streets of Ogijima—this festival proves how art can change the fate of entire communities. It’s not just an art event—it’s a story of revival, creativity, and cultural exchange.
🍂🎟️ The autumn session runs for 38 days, from October 3 to November 9. Don’t miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime art journey across Japan’s smallest prefecture. Start planning your trip now!
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