Artworks and events occur across a vast region, approximately the size of great Tokyo – an estimated area of 700km² - involving six municipalities. Installations by major international artists sit in among pristine forests, within rivers or gorges, or among rice fields, farmlands and within traditional farmhouses.
In doing so, artworks draw inspiration from and promote the seemingly harmonious relationship between people, their traditions and the environment on which they depend. Smaller festivals occur each summer and with many installations being placed outdoors, the festival effectively runs all year round.
Massive in scope but very local in its execution, there is simply too much to summarise on one page – see the official website for details.