We just learned that the Benesse Art Site Naoshima is hosting the Setouchi Triennale again this year. Events and exhibits will be clustered around spring (just finished), summer and autumn this year, spread out over 18 venues among these beautiful, rustic isles of the Inland Sea. I'll never forget my first visit to Benesse House and the Chichu Art Museum, shortly after the site first opened. I was blown away by the world-class works of art, the beauty of the buildings designed by Ando Tadao, and wonderful hybrid of the best of contemporary and classical Japanese culture embodied in the accommodations and kaiseki dinner at Benesse House. I have yearned to return ever since, to see how this region has developed into an international art destination. If you have the chance to go this year, don't pass it up!
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Hey guys, greeeeeeeaaaaaat news. I'm happy to report that the development of Gateway to Japan, Digital Edition has officially started! Wohoooo! Still a lot of work ahead, but it's exciting none the less. The website, as you can probably tell, is still a work in-progress, but the twitter account is up and running, so you can also look there for further developments.
I have tagged all the chapters in the book (and retagged a few times, since my little bird likes to rip off and chew my tags...) and am ready to get cracking. Keep your eyes on this blog for future updates, as well as excerpts from the guide and general Japan travel advice. See you guys next time!