Escape from the everyday. Walk through the artsy town
<Zushi>
Enjoy a new coastal scene at "NIGHT WAVE ~Light Wave Project~ in ZUSHI"
Various light-ups are held all over the country, but there is no other light production that colors only the waves. "NIGHT WAVE ~Light Wave Project~ in ZUSHI" is a media art of light and waves created by Zushi Coast. Using special blue LED lighting, only the waves crashing on the shore are lit up over a 300m stretch. Gazing at the mystical expressions of the waves lapping and retreating in blue light, it seems as if all your daily stress is being washed away.
It's a completely new sea that has never been seen before. It impresses not only visitors, but also locals who are accustomed to seeing Zushi Coast.
NIGHT WAVE begins after sunset. Be sure to experience this fantastical spectacle where nature and light art come together.
■Date and time: Saturday, October 8th to Monday, October 10th, 2016 (National Holiday) Zushi Beach Center, Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
March 2017 (date to be determined) Zushi Beach Center, Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Zuko walking spot Misaki Donuts Zushi store
This is the Zushi branch of a popular donut shop with five locations in Kanagawa Prefecture. There are so many cute and delicious looking donuts that it's hard to choose. All of them make the most of the flavor of the ingredients, and are not too sweet and easy to eat. The most popular is the "Lemon Cream Cheese." The refreshing lemon peel and cream cheese go perfectly together, making it irresistible for cheesecake lovers.
There is also an eat-in space inside the store, so why not stop by for a snack before heading out for a stroll in Zushi?
■Closing days: Open all year round
■Address: 1F White & Gray Building 5, 6-5-1 Zushi, Zushi City
■Access: About 3 minutes walk from Keikyu Shin-Zushi Station
■TEL: 046-876-9981
Zuko walking spot: Umibe Cafe
Before you head out for a walk on the beach before sunset, you might want to stop by umibe cafe, a specialty coffee shop located about 100 meters from Zushi Beach. The owner is a former magazine editor, and his taste is evident in the books and accessories lined up on the shelves. Coffee beans are sourced from three famous shops: Cafe Vivemont Dimanche, a long-established shop in Kamakura; Cafe Rosso in Shimane, run by a barista who was the runner-up in the world championships; and Aalto Coffee in Tokushima, which is also known for its books and coffee classes. umibe cafe is the only place in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can drink coffee from these three shops, every other month.
Another great way to spend your time is to reset your day with a tasty coffee and then go for an evening stroll on the beach.
■Closed on Wednesdays, the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month
■Address: 2-2-16 Shinjuku, Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Access: About 10 minutes walk from JR Zushi Station or Keikyu Shin-Zushi Station
■TEL: 046-845-9209
Artists will be presenting new works in Fujisawa!
Fujisawa City Art Space Artists in FAS 2016 Residency Works Exhibition
"Mayu Hirota at work"
Fujisawa City Art Space (nicknamed FAS) opened in 2015.
Equipped with exhibition rooms, workshop rooms, and residence rooms, this promotion facility was created with the aim of serving as a base for young artists to promote culture and the arts in Fujisawa.
"Artists in FAS 2016" is one of the major programs of FAS, which provides artists with a place to create, exhibit, and present their work. Four selected artists and one 8hotel Award winner were selected from applicants from all over the country.
《Atsuko Nakamura production scene》
Each artist will stay at FAS for up to two months to create their own work, and then present it to the public. Why not experience the message of these young artists as you immerse yourself in their time spent in Fujisawa?
<Selected Artists>
・ Satoshi Kawada
・Atsuko Nakamura
・Mayu Hirota
・ Taro Furukata
<8hotel Award winning artists>
・Mori On
■Date and time: October 8th (Sat) - November 20th (Sun), 2016
■ Venue 1: Exhibition of works by artists in residence at FAS Residence Room
Fujisawa City Art Space Exhibition Room 6F Common Space
10:00〜19:00
Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday)
■ Venue 2: Presentation of the results by 8hotel Award winning artists
8hotel (1-5 Kugenuma Hanazawacho, Fujisawa City) Room 807
12:00-16:30
*Please inform the front desk of 8hotel if you wish to view the exhibit.
■Fee: Free for both venues 1 and 2
■Address: 6th floor, Coco Terrace Shonan, 2-2-2 Tsujido Jindai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■TEL: 0466-30-1816
Tsujido Walking Spot S-46 Beer Market
This restaurant and beer bar offers a wide variety of beer. In addition to all types of Shonan beer, they also have 12 types of craft beer from all over Japan. And it's not just beer that's great. They also have a full food menu, including hearty lunch sets and a la carte dishes for when you're feeling a bit hungry, so it's a great place to drop in whether you're dining alone or with your family.
Why not enjoy a leisurely chat after looking at the art in this cozy, relaxing atmosphere?
■Closed on the third Tuesday of every month
■Address: Peony Shonan 1F, 13-4 Akamatsucho, Chigasaki City
■Access: 2 minutes walk from the west exit of Tsujido Station
■TEL: 0467-38-7799
＜Yokohama＞ Autumn of the Arts! Spend a day of art in Yokohama
Yokohama, dotted with art spots, is the perfect city for a short trip in the fall. There are many art museums and small galleries to choose from. Why not take an artsy stroll in this pleasant season?
"BODY/PLAY/POLITICS" Exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art
October 1st (Saturday) - December 14th (Wednesday), 2016
The "BODY/PLAY/POLITICS" exhibition aims to use art to reexamine the various physical differences that arise from skin color, ethnicity, religion, and more. Six artists from Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Japan will express the theme of the "body" from various perspectives.
The exhibiting artists include Yinka Shonibare MBE , who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and creates paintings and sculptures that explore issues of race, social class, and colonialism; Apichatpong Weerasethakul of Thailand, who has also attracted attention as a film director, having won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010 for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives; and Ishikawa Ryuichi , one of the most sought-after photographers today, whose tense photographs capture the landscapes and people of Okinawa, winning both the Kimura Ihei Award and the Photographic Society of Japan Newcomer Award in 2015.
"Through the body, we can see the history that emerges and the way we seek to find new meaning for the future" (Yokohama Museum of Art website). Respect for diversity is more important than ever in today's world. By reexamining the body, which is the basis of this, this exhibition is likely to bring about a major transformation in values.
<Major Exhibitors>
・Yinka Shonibare MBE
・Yi Ilan
・Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Udam Tran Nguyen
・Ryuichi Ishikawa
・Yuichiro Tamura
■Period: Saturday, October 1st to Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
■Time: 10:00-18:00 *On Friday, October 28th, until 20:30 (entry is 30 minutes before closing).
Closed: Thursdays and November 4th (Friday) *However, admission is free on November 3rd (Thursday, national holiday) 2016
■Admission fee: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for university and high school students, 600 yen for junior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger, 1,400 yen for those aged 65 and over
Koganecho Bazaar 2016 Asian Life
October 1st (Sat) - November 6th (Sun), 2016
Yoo Seong-jun, Discovery of Life, 2016
The Koganecho Bazaar, which began in 2008, is now in its ninth year. In the Koganecho area of Yokohama, local residents are working with the government, police, universities, and others to create a safe and secure town through art-based urban development. This year's event will have two pillars: an art project in which artists from Japan and abroad turn their experiences in Koganecho into artwork, and a town project in which residents can rediscover the charms of the town.
In addition, artists who regularly work in Koganecho will exhibit their works in the town and open parts of their studios to the public, allowing visitors to take an art tour of the Koganecho area.
In addition to various exhibitions, there will also be many events to liven up the town, such as the Nokisaki Art Fair & Koganecho Bread and Coffee Marche (Sunday, October 9th) and the Sanma Festival (Sunday, October 16th)!
If you stroll from Koganecho to Hinodecho, you will find a traditional Western restaurant and a dried bonito wholesaler established in the 1950s, and if you walk past Hinode Studio along the Ooka River, you will come across a view spot from the bridge where you can get a panoramic view of the Landmark Tower. Koganecho is not a flashy tourist destination, but it is a spot you cannot take your eyes off of as a town where new culture is born in Yokohama. On a nice day, why not enjoy a stroll around the area while checking out the art.
<Exhibiting Artists>
・Kang Yachu
・Nana Tsugawa
Cao Minghao + Chen Jianjun
・Yokohama City University Suzuki Laboratory
・Nishikura Architectural Office Kiyoshi Nishikura
・Atsushi Watanabe
others.
■Period: Saturday, October 1st to Sunday, November 6th, 2016
■Price: Passport 500 yen *A passport that allows you to enjoy the exhibition as many times as you like during the exhibition period.
BankART Studio NYK "Yukinori Yanagi: Wandering Position" Exhibition
October 14th (Friday) - December 25th (Sunday), 2016
The fifth in the series of solo exhibitions, Yukinori Yanagi, will be held in the entire building of BankART Studio NYK.
In his early years, Yanagi Yukinori produced a series of humorous yet powerful works, and has continued to be active both in Japan and abroad, participating in numerous international exhibitions, having his works included in the collections of art museums such as MoMA and Yokohama Museum of Art, and the Inujima Project, which took 10 years from conception to completion.
This time, large-scale works, including new works, will be exhibited throughout the NYK building, with a focus on his representative "The World Flag Ant Farm" series.
The World Flag Ant Farm (1990), Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles
There will also be talks, live performances, and small exhibitions at other galleries. For more details, please check the official website.
■ Period: Friday, October 14th, 2016 to Sunday, December 25th, 2016
■Admission fee: Adults: 1,200 yen, University students, vocational school students, Yokohama citizens/residents: 900 yen, High school students, 65 years old and over: 600 yen
* Free for those with a disability certificate and one accompanying person, and junior high school students and younger
Admission fee with catalogue: General: 3,000 yen, University students, vocational school students, Yokohama citizens/residents: 2,800 yen, High school students, 65 years and older: 2,700 yen
Kanagawa Prefectural Hall Gallery 5Rooms - Five solo exhibitions that open your senses
Monday, December 19, 2016 - Saturday, January 21, 2017
Harumichi Saito <Awai> 2016
Kanagawa Prefectural Gallery has been proactively showcasing the works of contemporary artists since it opened in 1975. Starting in December, the gallery will be hosting a special exhibition featuring five up-and-coming artists using different materials and techniques, including porcelain, lacquer, photography, silkscreen, and installation, exploring the possibilities of their own unique expressions.
"Rather than choosing works to fit a theme created in my head, I faced the works and followed my intuition as to whether they resonated with my heart, and selected these five artists" (from the press release for 5Rooms: Five Solo Exhibitions that Open the Senses).
In today's world, even art such as paintings and sculptures tend to be controlled by "thoughts," but this is an exhibition where we want visitors to feel what is expressed with their hearts, without being bound by form.
Junko Maruyama <Highsealand> 2013
- ・Eri Dewa
- ・Satoshi Someya
- ・Yoshimichi Saito
- ・Kouseki Ono
- ・Junko Maruyama
Related projects
■Artist Talk
December 24, 2016 (Saturday) Eri Dewa, Kousei Ono
January 7, 2017 (Saturday) Junko Maruyama
January 15, 2017 (Sunday) Satoshi Someya, Harumichi Saito
■Art appreciation workshops with visually impaired people
Blind and sighted people will tour the five exhibition rooms together.
Monday, January 9, 2017 10:00-12:30/Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:00-12:30
■Period: Monday, December 19, 2016 to Saturday, January 21, 2017
■Time: 10:00-18:00 *Closed: December 30th (Friday) - January 4th (Wednesday)
■Admission fee: 700 yen for adults / 500 yen for students and those aged 65 and over / Free for high school students and younger
Koganecho walking spot Mamena Cafe
A small cafe near the Koganecho Art Book Bazaar and Hinodecho Station. Healthy dishes made with seasonal vegetables and tofu, and carefully brewed coffee will soothe your body and soul.
Though the shop is small, the menu is extensive, with pasta, BLT sandwiches, and sweets (cakes, parfaits, and even dorayaki!) for lunch, and cafe menu items such as gapao rice and taco rice in the evening, as well as handmade tofu and deep-fried tofu.
On Sunday, October 2nd, a tofu tasting event will be held as "Tofu Day" (reservations required). If you are interested, please contact us.
■Closed on Thursdays
■Address: Aurora Weeks 101, 1-66-2 Hinodecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Access: 3 minutes walk from the ticket gate on the right at Hinodecho Station
■TEL: 045-326-6759
<And more!> Art tour of Kanagawa Prefecture
●＜Zushi＞Zushi Art Festival
Period: First period October 8th (Sat) - November 6th (Sun), 2016
Second term Saturday, November 19, 2016 to Sunday, November 27, 2016
This is a festival of citizen-made art, with art exhibitions, music and theater performances, workshops, and more held all over Zushi.
●＜Sagamihara＞042 art area project 2016 SUPER OPEN STUDIO (Art Lab Hashimoto and others)
Period: Saturday, October 15, 2016 to Sunday, November 6, 2016 *Closed on Wednesdays, studio open only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Contemporary artists with studios in and around Sagamihara City, where there are many art universities, will open their studios during this period and host programs such as exhibitions, public productions, and performances.
In autumn, many art events are held all over the country. If you are unsure of what to see, why not start by visiting the city in question? You will surely encounter something unexpected and exciting.
