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New York Japan Society will present Susumu Shingu’s first solo institutional show in the United States this spring highlighting the acclaimed “Sculptor of the Wind’s” works in various sizes including the artist’s site-specific projects in New York the exhibit will showcase Shingu’s abstract organic shapes as well as installations that respond to Japan Society’s architecture and invite audiences into meditative encounters Find the exhibit at Japan Society in Midtown East from June 20 through August 10 Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us "Waiting for Godot" Shingu revealed the reason for holding a donation performance a press conference was held at the artist's house in Daehak-ro for a special donation performance of "Shin-gu Park Geun-hyung's Waiting for Godot X Youth Culture and Arts Pass." Actors Shin-gu chairman of the Korean Culture and Arts Commission The play "Waiting for Godot" is a representative work of Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and it is a tragic drama about two wanderers The donation performance was created after the two actors thought deeply about how to repay the great love they received by selling out every day from the premiere to the encore "All seats were sold out as we performed 'Waiting for Godot' in Seoul and performed in the provinces "I was thinking about how to express this gratitude I came to proceed with the donation performance," he said "There is little difference in the theater industry from when we were young and now "Especially young people who are having so much trouble working as they start the play so I thought it would be a little helpful to this opportunity." actor Choi Min-ho (Shiney Min-ho) will serve as a modulator with talent donations and a "Conversation with the Audience" program involving the two actors and director Oh Kyung-taek will also be held The proceeds from the ticket will be donated in full to the Theater Tomorrow Fund to support young theater artists performance officials and junior actors who sympathized with the will of the two actors also contributed warm solidarity by contributing to the audience's donation The donation performance will be held at 7 p.m at the Dal Oreum Theater of the National Theater ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp Welcoming pilgrims, thrill-seekers and festival enthusiasts, Wakayama's sacred south is crisscrossed with mountain trails and fast-flowing rivers perfect for rafting and hiking. It also happens to be a major destination on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Shingu Station can be reached in just over four hours by JR limited lxpress from Shin-Osaka Station. Shirahama and Nagoya are alternative access points From Nagoya , the journey takes around three hours 30 minutes by JR express from the JR Nagoya Station . From Shirahama it takes one hour 56 minutes by express train from Shirahama Station Flights to Shirahama operate from Tokyo's Haneda Airport One of the three Kumano Sanzan Grand Shrines on the network of Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes , Kumano Hayatama Taisha strikes a formidable pose on the banks of the Kumano River with its bold red coloring and sweeping roofs don't miss a visit to the Kumano Sacred Treasure Museum to see a variety of sacred artifacts on display Displays are in Japanese but interesting all the same Kamikura-jinja Shrine is closely linked to Kumano Hayatama Taisha in that it was the original site of the large modern-day grand shrine The clifftop shrine is characterized by the enormous boulder that seems to perch precariously beside it the boulder is said to mark the spot where the Kumano deities descended to the earthly realm A visit to the shrine is worth it for the exciting climb up a steep uneven staircase carved into the hillside–a thrilling experience in itself The stone staircase leading up to Kamikura-jinja Shrine is the stage for the Shingu Fire Festival If you are lucky enough to be in town for the event you will get to see nearly 2,000 locals bravely rush down the treacherous stone steps wielding flaming torches The purpose of this heroic festival is to pray for good harvest and family safety Dorokyo Gorge is a 31-kilometer stretch of natural beauty with deep For something a little more thrilling, take a traditional log raft down the Kitayama River Essentially felled timber lashed together with rope Reservations are necessary and can be made online Tours operate from the Michi-no-Eki Okutoro Tourist Center in Kitayama Village the Chinese scholar Jofuku embarked on a mission to find the elixir of life and after a long and arduous journey found himself in the city of Shingu Discovering a tree local to the area that had healing properties The park was created in Jofuku's memory and the entrance gate pays homage to his roots with a vibrantly painted Chinese gate * The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19 Browse the JNTO site in one of multiple languages 'Artist of Wind' exhibition to be held at Fubon Art Museum Artwork from “COSMOS - Susumu Shingu - Wind Traveler” exhibition will mark his first major solo Taiwan exhibition at Taipei's Fubon Art Museum's first-floor Water Gallery on Oct Titled “COSMOS - Susumu Shingu - Wind Traveler,” the exhibition runs through Feb It will showcase a comprehensive overview of Shingu's artistic journey are discounted to NT$250 (US$8) from the original price of NT$300 Known as the "Artist of Wind," Shingu is renowned for his large-scale kinetic sculptures A firm believer in art's ability to connect directly with the human heart Shingu's works aim to convey the wonder and joy of being alive on this planet Shingu was a resident artist at Harvard University's Department of Art he began exhibiting his works outdoors and collaborating with the renowned architect Renzo Piano Shingu started showcasing his art in natural settings He also designed the stage for Issey Miyake's Paris Spring Summer 1999 collection His works can be found in countries worldwide Shingu has explored remote locations such as New Zealand's uninhabited islands Van Gogh artworks exhibited at Fubon Art Museum in Taipei Taiwan Fubon Art Museum ticket price sparks debate Art blooms at Taipei Dangdai contemporary fair Taiwan dollar hits NT$29 per US dollar triggering currency exchange rush Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off east Taiwan Taipei MRT reminds passengers of drinking water ban Vietjet flight makes unscheduled landing in Taiwan Four Vietnamese residents found dead in northern Taiwan Central Bank steps in as Taiwan dollar posts strong single-day gain Rising Taiwan dollar over Trump tariffs has pros and cons Taiwan ranked 2nd most innovative country in world US tech earnings spark Taiwan stock market rally Central Bank says US did not push Taiwan to appreciate currency Wakayama — A sightseeing boat tour on the Kumano River has begun its operations for the season in Shingu please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent The Kumano River Boat Tour is a 90-minute ride down an about 16-kilometer-long course from the Kumanogawacho district to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine Ancient nobles are said to have traveled the river by boat when they visited the three Kumano Sanzan shrines the waterway is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 2004 along with the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes The boat tour was launched in September 2005 5,568 people took part in the tour during the last season with about 70% of them visiting from overseas The boat center said they have received a stream of bookings from overseas this year a Shinto ritual was held at the river to pray for the safety of the trip who was visiting the pilgrimage routes with a friend said he was excited as the surface of the water was very close to the upper edge of the small boat’s gunwales The pleasure boat with a capacity of eight people departs at 10 a.m Each trip costs ¥4,950 for passengers junior high school age and above and ¥2,200 for children from 4 years old Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information WAKAYAMA--Train buffs eager to explore the Kinan region in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture are in for a treat once again this summer (JR West) will operate its much-loved West Express Ginga (Galaxy) sightseeing train on the route between Kyoto and Shingu The company said its aim is to bolster interest in 20th anniversary celebrations in July of the registration of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range on the UNESCO World Heritage list The service will make roughly two round trips weekly between Kyoto and Shingu stations from July 1 through Sept It will operate as an overnight train for the outbound service from Kyoto Station to Shingu Station and run as a daytime train for the inbound service from Shingu Station to Kyoto Station The exterior of the six-car train is colored lapis lazuli in tribute to the deep blue of the ocean and sky of western Japan First introduced in Wakayama Prefecture in 2021 the train will be entering its fourth year of service Local delicacies will be offered at each station where the train stops along with bento lunch boxes prepared with local ingredients Events are also planned for inside and outside of the train “We are making a more concerted effort to ramp up excitement for the Kinan region by working closely with the relevant parties,” said Shingu Mayor Michitoshi Taoka who serves as head of an association comprising representatives from municipalities along the route during its general assembly held in late April Reservations can be made one month in advance through JR West’s e5489 reservation website at ticket offices at major JR stations across the country and through travel agencies visit the official website at (https://www.jr-odekake.net/railroad/westexginga/) Sightseeing train ‘Ginga’ will be full steam ahead again in October Express debuts along Japan’s longest bus beat with fewer stops　 JR West steam train chugs forth from Yamaguchi once again Sightseeing train offers gorgeous views of lit-up Kyoto foliage Royal Express the best way to tour Shikoku New walkway at Shinjuku Station saves time from east to west gates Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser The works of Japanese artist Susumu Shingu border on meditation some parts of which come to life thanks to the force of the wind in a perpetual movement but one which has been cleverly orchestrated by the creator The viewer is therefore immersed in a sort of bubble in which the only things that matter are nature and movement ‘My works are ways of translating the messages of nature into visible movements’ explains Susumu Shingu in an interview with Pen ‘What I try to show is the beauty of our planet and how lucky we are to be born here as human beings and the production of picture books and artistic practice.’ The artist’s playground is the outdoors gardens and areas around rivers or ponds to install his moving sculptures created from high-tech materials and using innovative technology the movements of which Susumu Shingu regulates in fine detail beyond the materials used to create his moving sculptures the artist seeks to harness the natural forces of water as if to breathe a life force into them to make them mobile ‘It’s not just beautiful, it’s scientifically adjusted’, explains Bernard Vasseur, Director of the Centre de recherche et de création Elsa Triolet – Louis Aragon and author of Shingu a book presenting the work of the Japanese artist While people might seem surprised by the artist’s use of non-natural materials to create his sculptures he does not take elements from the landscape to produce his works As well as being exposed to the four winds Susumu Shingu’s work travels across the world an installation of mobiles that has passed from Japan to New Zealand via Finland and even Mongolia and also to gauge how his work is received by diverse cultures One of the stops was at the Château de Chambord where the artist’s work was exhibited from 2019 until 2020 This stopover at Chambord is of particular importance to the artist. His exhibition, Susumu Shingu: A Utopia for Today which featured the work of Leonardo da Vinci ‘2019 was the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci It was a bit like Leonardo had called me himself to participate in the exhibition’ the artist has close links with Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo has always appeared in my life at the perfect moment when I started studying at the University of Fine Arts in Tokyo My instinct told me that it was just a crossing point even if getting into this university was a good opportunity for me I think I heard Leonardo’s voice calling me at that moment’ The young Susumu Shingu continued his university studies before heading to Rome with the aid of a study bursary from the Italian government This was a transitional point in the creation of his artistic identity he abandoned figurative painting for abstract 3D sculpture before taking up sculpture activated by the wind ‘After having started to focus on the creation of sculptures moved by the wind and water Leonardo gave me some hints about different styles and techniques and sometimes gave me advice’ fills his sketchbooks with ideas throughout the day so as not to forget a single one The Japanese artist, now in his eighties, has seen one of his most ambitious projects become a reality: the creation of a utopian village entitled Atelier Earth as there is a coloured mobile sculpture at the top of each construction some of which are connected to mechanisms that make it possible to move objects in the room ‘I’m trying to create a workshop with people who share the same thoughts as me as a place where we can take pleasure in thinking about a future way of life.’ This utopia could be seen to resemble that of da Vinci when he designed a concept of an ideal city for Francis I of France Atelier Earth drawing 2019 © Susumu Shingu Susumu Shingu © Domaine national de Chambord - Olivier Marchant The Growing Popularity of Japanese Contemporary Artists in France Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos The series 'Hysteric Ten' by photographer Sawatari Hajime revisits one of the most sulphurous relationships in Japanese art Nagisa Oshima made Sada Abe the heroine of his film defying the codes of 'pinku eiga' that make men the focus of attention This rice soup seasoned with miso is served by a monk to Ashitaka one of the heroes in Hayao Miyazaki's film we interviewed its founder and chief representative Log in via email All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process or opt for the best experience by closing this banner For more detailed information please read our Privacy Policy The Japanese kinetic sculptor harnesses the power of invisible natural forces that animate his delicate sculptures and rekindle a connection with nature by Anushka SharmaPublished on : Dec 13 with its reflections sprouting all around us and shaping the modern world and how we perceive it The dominance of the ocular sense is unbridled to an extent that one often perceives only what they see and smell—and depriving themselves of their enveloping dimensions How often do we acknowledge the invisible voices How often do we see the wind through our skin As natural forces mobilise a sculpture’s hinged joints the viewer’s awareness of their participation and relative scale in Earth’s ecosystem is stimulated in tandem large-scale outdoor sculptures serve as a visual reminder of the immensity of the Earth’s natural forces—wind and gravity—and the constancy of their dialogue with human lives “I want to present my work under the law of nature so my work becomes a vessel that conveys the beauty of the earth,” says the sculptor who notes that though “wind is invisible Shingu makes it perceptible; fleeting energy that he gives shape.” In unison with the architecture or landscape of intentionally diverse locations his visually expressive and delicately engineered sculptures are conceptualised for site-specific environmental conditions The deliberate selection of dramatically contrasting climates entices an international audience and reveals the inextricable links between nature and humans—each work unique and irreplaceable “My focus is to create works that breathe in and out with audiences I wish to provide room for their emotional response to the works,” shares Shingu Amongst the most seminal American kinetic sculptors of the 20th century, Alexander Calder turned to minimalism Parallels can be drawn between the former and Shingu’s sculptures owing to the common themes his works refuse to be restrained to a single mould “There is an essence in choosing the correct material and the correct attention to movements and shapes,” the artist notes the interaction between the local environment and sculptural material is as much art as the sculpture itself With artistic choices informed by specific locations—a characteristic of Shingu’s work—Sculpting with Wind cruises on the relationship between ultra-light weight metal and wind The artist continues his creative odyssey of international collaborations with architects and institutional collectors to create large-scale outdoor works for special urban and rural sites Shingu’s mission to share with others the sensory experience of life on Earth has culminated in the Susumu Shingu ‘Wind Museum’ in Sanda Hyogo and hand-drawn children’s books about animal and plant life cycles our shared home with an essence that surpasses the boundaries of vision—where light paints and invisible energies weave visible magic Tokyo and New York-based Ippodo Gallery presents “Susumu Shingu: Sculpting with Wind” from October 20–December 29 The exhibition will feature the work of revered and prolific 85-year-old Japanese kinetic sculptor and artist Susumu Shingu the celebrated artist is a long-time collaborator with Renzo Piano and other leading architects on site-specific installations This event was submitted by an ArchDaily user. 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Seventy years after the original Godzilla movie, “Gojira,” which came out in 1954 Godzilla Minus One is the 38th  film remake of the topic all of which offer a not-too-veiled commentary on the ongoing threats of nuclear weapons is a giant lizard with inflamed skin and incandescent radioactive laser power threatening Japanese citizens and destroying civilization.  A hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll in 1954 which contaminated the Japanese fishing boat Lucky Dragon Five inspired the Japanese film production company The 1954 version painted Gojira as a victim of nuclear weapons suffering from the devastating impact of nuclear testing — the giant lizard’s burnt skin was an allegory for the aftereffects of atomic contamination.  In the original “Gojira,” the monster’s gigantic face first appeared on the screen approximately 30 minutes from the beginning allowing the mystery enshrouding it to build before unveiling its horrific presence in “Godzilla Minus One,” Godzilla appears at the very beginning of the movie and demonstrates its devastating strength as if to emphasize the precarity and imminence of the nuclear threat Godzilla arrives in Tokyo and the shape of his destruction — the mushroom cloud the radioactive rays — directly references the impacts of nuclear weapons “Gojira” and “Godzilla” both are reminders of a tragic history that continues to threaten to repeat itself warned of the threat of more devastation as long as nuclear testing is repeated it’s possible that another Gojira might appear somewhere in the world In “Godzilla Minus One,” when the monster is defeated there is no clear statement like that of Yamane indicating such a horrific possibility the threat comes in a visual form: Godzilla’s remaining cells in the ocean keep dividing and growing to show the possibility that a threat of mass destruction still exists.  The shift in the film’s conclusions fits the historical shifts between their release dates While “Gojira” memorialized nuclear attacks that felt like armageddon — single catastrophes that threatened to end us all the world’s nuclear arsenal has continued to grow exponentially and the threats of nuclear proliferation are deeply entrenched Today’s version of the film thus echoes this endless proliferation with Godzilla’s cells continuing to multiply underground “Godzilla Minus One” also illustrated the power of civil society the Japanese government was not able to combat Godzilla it was veterans of WWII who stood together to fight to eliminate Godzilla This references the activation of Japanese civil society to advocate to end nuclear testing and abolish nuclear weapons Such a movement eventually became a core impetus in the global nuclear disarmament movement As the fictional Godzilla is defeated by the civilian collaborative project of eliminating the monster we are reminded of the real life resilience and potential of civil society.  Despite the technological evolution both in the production of the film and in the final product the path forward remains the same: it is human wisdom and critical thinking that can save us from ourselves.  In the original “Gojira,” the threat was ultimately eliminated by a cutting-edge scientific technology called Oxygen Destroyer Daisuke Serizawa developed the devastating weapon more powerful than a hydrogen bomb.  In the new film a scientific theory again tries to remove the threat of Godzilla decided to try to use Freon gas to drag Godzilla deep into the ocean where extraordinary underwater pressure could crush the monster.  In both cases it is human ingenuity that prevails against the devastating threat to mankind The year 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the creation of the 1954 “Gojira” movie It is also the 79th anniversary of the use of nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki There is a growing sense of urgency to achieve the goal of a world without nuclear weapons.  And Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine vividly reminds us of the threat of the possible use of nuclear weapons While paying tribute to the original “Gojira,” “Godzilla Minus One” is once again warning us of the ongoing threat that should not be repeated Note: The views and opinions expressed in this research are purely those of the author and do not represent any institution or organization she is associated with.    in Non-proliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and B.A Her dissertation is on the influences of China and Japan on the U.S decisions during the INF Treaty negotiations aiming to provide a different perspective from the traditional arguments centered on the United States Inkstick is changing the face of foreign policy If our content is something that you’ve come to rely on please make a tax-deductible donation today Even $5 or $10 a month makes a huge difference we can tell the stories that need to be told Inkstick Media is a registered 501(c)(3). 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In this case the cotton decomposes with the help of soil microorganisms.  The cemetery holds a joint memorial service once a month.A single plot costs ¥280,000 JPY (about $2,000 USD) There is an additional perpetual maintenance fee of ¥77,000 JPY ($550 USD) the cemetery sales target was 300 plots per year But following the introduction of 1,200 plots in April 2022 900 contracts were signed within a little over a year.  due to the significant number of inquiries the cemetery is making an additional 500 plots available for purchase What prompted the town to develop graves resembling keyhole-shaped burial mounds?Daisuke Matsuda the Public Relations Manager of Shingu Cemetery explained the background of the development "We received numerous requests for natural burials," he said "People were expressing their desire to return to the earth after passing away."  The site comprises approximately 300 burial mounds including circular and keyhole-shaped mounds dating back to the fourth to seventh centuries They laid the foundation for their concept by conducting a comprehensive on-site survey of these ancient tombs.  Construction on the Shingu Cemetery mound commenced in 2017 a prototype circular mound was built on the cemetery grounds Mr Matsuda noted that it merely looked like a heap of soil it lacked the desired visual impact.  the design of the burial site posed a challenge due to the narrow the cemetery opted for a vertically elongated keyhole-shaped burial mound which created a visually striking effect.  The construction of the entire burial site commenced in 2019 and was successfully completed by September 2021 Sales of the burial plots began in April of the following year allowing time for the grass covering the mound to settle.Visitors to the ancient tomb-style grave site are mostly individuals between their 40s and 70s And it is not uncommon to see families with children or individuals on the waiting list stopping by the site "Many individuals who purchase these graves do not have successors for their family graves or do not want to burden their descendants with the responsibility of maintaining them The changing dynamics and perspectives within families are reflected in the choice of grave design." This trend further aligns with the findings of a survey conducted by Kamakura Shinsho They offer services supporting end-of-life planning and inheritance.According to the Nationwide Survey on Grave Consumers conducted in 2023 non-traditional options are becoming more prevalent where trees and flowers are planted instead of gravestones Japan's patriarchal family system that concentrated authority in the head of household was one of these customs Revival of ancient burial mounds in contemporary times is a tangible manifestation of the individualistic values embraced by post-war democracy.  (Read the report in Japanese.) You must be logged in to post a comment ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " There’s more than what meets the eye at this vacation home in Japan Book now: airbnb.com Most of the accommodation options in Shingū and along the coast are large nondescript hotels—but not [Kamikura-Hideaway] this cozy two-story apartment is styled with retro Yet what makes this place truly special is that it’s more than a place to stay The house and its contents are clues to a fictional mystery that guests are invited to help solve Designed by the artists of Fulbrn Factory which invites guests to experience stories through the very space they inhabit Book lovers and hikers who want to feel completely immersed in Japanese folklore The top floor study is both an inviting place to read we were greeted by our host and given a typical tour of the space I actually still had no idea what I had signed up for really should take a look at one book that “tells the story of the house.” Vintage mugs lined the shelves of a petite but fully equipped kitchen complete with complimentary coffee and pour-over setup The living room has a comfortable futon and shelves lined with interesting trinkets The bedroom is set up with two comfortable futons on traditional Japanese tatami mats (Note that tatami mats often have a distinct It’s nothing to worry about.) Upstairs felt like stepping back in time: Vintage furniture filled out a study and reading room and other knickknacks that at first glance seemed like little more than decor Guests embark on a magical quest to solve the mystery of a missing tenant who supposedly used to live there But once I settled into the old leather armchair and began to dive into the book I began to realize I had just opened a full-on novel Told from the perspective of the grandson of the woman who used to live there it was indeed about the house but also an odd the more I realized that these knickknacks and trinkets weren’t just decoration but clues from the story helping to unravel a fantastical mystery about the disappearance of one of the story’s characters While I won’t spoil the story for you (you’ll have to spend the night to find out what happened in this magical house) I will reveal that the story was so gripping we quickly ditched all our original plans of exploring the town and instead hunkered down to read and clue-hunt until we discovered what happened what I loved most was how it drew in references from Japanese folkore allowing us to feel immersed in—rather than apart from—the surrounding area while reading on the Nakahechi Route of the Kumano Kodo Trail Kumano Hayatama Taisha is a short walk from the Airbnb A night or two in Shingū really only makes sense if you’re hiking the Kumano Kodo. This large port city is more residential than touristic, and the main attraction for visitors is the Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the main Taisha, or Shinto shrines, along the trail. It’s also where you will end if you opt to take the boat from just south of the Hongu Taisha to Shingū rather than finishing the final leg of the trail (a popular option for time-crunched hikers) which is basically a Japanese take on Italian food which is close to the Kii-Katsuura train station Prepare a cup of coffee and get ready to read It may not be the fanciest Airbnb out there but it’s certainly one of the most creative it’s clear that the hosts—a kind and welcoming husband and wife duo who live nearby—put a lot of love into managing this house and helping guests enjoy the imaginative story from Fulbrn Factory brought to live In short: If you love books or enjoy a good story AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC Japan is known for its extensive and excellent railway network particularly the wonderfully efficient bullet trains that zip across the country But did you know there is also a range of special-themed trains exploring particular regions and still others are focused on the sights en route travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s as much about the journey itself In rushing from place to place on the fastest modes of transport possible overlooked moments that make our travels so memorable creates space for you to really experience a place it’s a lot of fun to fall asleep on a moving train and wake up somewhere new (This service is suspended from late November to mid-January.) This means you’ll have a full day and a half to explore the southern part of this prefecture if you choose to do a round trip — or simply enjoy a journey out of the ordinary The journey itself is noteworthy, as this navy-blue train makes multiple stops at stations along the way so you can try local specialities and do some sightseeing. In the morning, the ocean views from the train are simply gorgeous. Best of all, you can use the Japan Rail Pass or the JR West Pass that both include destinations within the area for the West Express Ginga service under reserved seats on ordinary cars And make sure you reserve seats in advance Your journey to Wakayama Prefecture begins after dinner from Kyoto Station (or alternatively at 10:19 p.m from Osaka Station) on the West Express Ginga passengers can choose from various seating styles and prices from private compartments to women-only seats making this an excellent choice for everyone from solo travellers to couples to families with children What sets this train apart from most traditional luxury liners is the provision of open areas in three carriages for passengers to socialise It’s a great way to make new friends and connections the train will stop at Wakayama Station so passengers can alight and have midnight ramen at a local shop that’s a 3-minute walk from the station Reservations aren’t required and it’s a fun special way to mark the start of your train journey to the coast the train will stop at Kushimoto Station where passengers can take a bus to see the famous Hashigui-iwa Rocks at sunrise The time of sunrise varies depending on the season you visit 850m-long line of around 40 unusually shaped rocks (almost teeth-like) it’s a natural work of art and looks particularly beautiful when silhouetted by the sun The rocks were formed almost 15 million years ago when magma from underground volcanic activity had entered the rock layers’ cracks Its softer areas eventually eroded due to the sea waves leaving the majestic natural formations behind If you’ve reserved the Kushimoto-no-Megumi bento ahead of time this is the time to enjoy it for breakfast You’ll depart Kushimoto and enjoy another leisurely train ride until the terminus passengers will have the opportunity to head to the lounge space in the fourth car where a local expert will give a short lecture on the area’s local history as well as the Kumano mandala There are four types of bikes to choose from and the most you’ll pay to rent them for a full day (between 9:00am and 5:00pm) is JPY3,000 A great place to start your day is by visiting Jofuku Park, a short pedal away from the train station. Next on your agenda should be the three major shrines (also designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites) in the city — Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine Japanese version SUBSCRIBE › 1550-meter North Ridge route marked in red Igor Chaplynsky claimed that he and his teammates Andrey Rodiontsev and Orest Verbitsky climbed the line all free at 5.11d to the main summit but Verbitsky announced on March 22 that the Ukrainians had stopped at roughly the same place that the American team of Kelly Cordes and Josh Wharton had ended their attempt The “shortcut” to the North Ridge route that Andrey Rodiontse and later admitted by Chaplinsky in an email to Alpinist “[Wharton and I] watched them [take this route] the whole way with our binoculars,” Cordes said The above photo was published alongside a Shingu Charpa trip report, written by Chaplinsky on mountain.ru, and shows the leader aiding. Chaplinsky claimed numerous times that the Ukrainian team had freed the entirety of Shingu Charpa’s north ridge to the summit. [Photo] Courtesy of mountain.ru Current IssueSubscribeAlpinist App  PodcastAboutSubmission GuidelinesContact UsPrivacy PolicyUser Agreement Find Alpinist in your local shop Tel: 802-644-6606contact@alpinist.com HEIGHT OF LAND PUBLICATIONSAlpinist • Backcountry • Cross Country Skier • Mountain Flyer Kansai Airports is happy to announce that we hold a "Follow-us-on-Twitter campaign" to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Parallel Lives: Susumu Shingu + Renzo Piano" featuring Susumu Shingu and Renzo Piano two artists who have strong ties to Kansai International Airport Following the Twitter account of "Sorayan," the official character of Kansai Airports Group and retweeting the campaign tweet during this campaign period you can join the lottery to win tickets to the exhibition Kansai Airports Group will continue our efforts to deliver the charm of airports and travel to as many people as possible through initiatives that familiarize people with the airports Susumu Shingu and Renzo Piano Susumu Shingu created "Boundless Sky" on the international departure floor Level 4 of KansaiInternational Airport Terminal 1 designed and built the Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 building first collaborated at Kansai International Airport and have completed various projects over the past 30 years up to the present day Parallel Lives: Susumu Shingu + Renzo PianoVenue: Nakanoshima Museum of Art 5th floor exhibition hall  (4-3-1 Nakanoshima Connect with ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Want to stay up-to-date with ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East latest news and insights If you are an official ACI Asia-Pacific member, please use Member Login to manage your subscription preference Copyright © 2025 Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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Learn more An express sightseeing bus is winning plaudits after making its debut along Japan’s longest fixed bus route and shaving the travel time to the famed Totsukawa Onsen resort in Nara Prefecture by more than 30 minutes The Yamakaze express started operations in October The 169.8-kilometer Yagi-Shingu line is operated by Nara Kotsu Bus Lines Co and connects Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi Station in Kashihara known as the nation’s longest regular bus route that does not use expressways The route on Saturdays and Sundays is shorter--at 166.8 km--as the bus makes 166 stops and no detours Tourists from faraway regions rave about the Yagi-Shingu line when they visit Totsukawa Onsen in Totsukawa Nara Kotsu Bus Lines said it decided to operate the express service after receiving complaints from passengers who wanted to arrive at their destination quickly in hopes of “spending more time in Totsukawa.” Nara Kotsu Bus Lines decided to operate a sightseeing express shuttle bus service exclusively on weekends and national holidays Yamakaze now skips 77 stops in Nara Prefecture’s Gojo and Totsukawa While the trip between Yamato-Yagi Station and Totsukawa Onsen normally takes four hours and 25 minutes the time has been shortened by 35 minutes to three hours and 50 minutes Reaching Shingu Station now requires six hours and 10 minutes compared with six hours and 45 minutes for non-express buses Yamakaze will take shortcuts in some areas Its total traveling distance will be 163.2 km shorter than Japan’s second longest line called Kushiro-Rausu which extends 165.5 km and is managed by Akan Bus Co Nara Kotsu Bus Lines acknowledged this could pose problems for bus buffs who stick to Japan’s longest distance as a regular bus route passengers on Yamakaze will also be eligible for a “completion” certificate presented to those who take the entire route Yamakaze starts from Yamato-Yagi Station and Shingu Station at 11:38 a.m The same model as ordinary buses will be used train fans mark start of Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Line Change of schedule: bus stops across Japan go ‘smart’ Bullet train route in Kyushu beset by problems before opening Fully restored ‘bonnet bus’ back in operation on weekends in Izu Rare 1960s bus being restored for active service in Hokkaido Saint Francis Xavier School in Winooski posted a photograph of kindergartner Ben Shungu on a much bigger screen set up in the school's gym cheered by the entire student body and all of the teachers Shungu and his University of Vermont basketball teammates battled the March Madness odds against Florida State who wore a Catamounts fan shirt for the occasion The game filled a time slot reserved for religious studies "and we'd all probably end up praying for UVM holds season tickets for Catamounts basketball From their folding chairs next to the projector might — just this once — substitute for an hour of textbooks "This is what they'll remember from fifth grade "They might not remember the circumference of a circle "The last time we did something like this was when we elected the new pope (Pope Francis He gestured to the quieter side of the gym One of the banners that lined the wall celebrated the 2011 New England Regional Catholic Youth Organization basketball champions when it looked like Vermont would hold its own — and maybe more — it was officially time to go home The scene around Burlington: UVM fans gathered around Burlington to watch men's basketball team in NCAA tournament Becker predicted that some students might secure parental permission to watch the rest of the game explained: "We have a lot of major UVM fans here — students as well as faculty After his time at St. Francis Xavier, Shungu went on to Rice Memorial High School, where he was named Mr. Basketball a title the Free Press gives to the top player in the state teammate Kevin Garrison called him a "hometown hero." "He's just worked and worked and made himself into a really, really good college basketball player," UVM coach John Becker said We will be attending the Saint Francis Xavier School viewing party and will update this story (JR West) will again run the West Express Ginga (Galaxy) sightseeing train on a route linking the Kinan region of Wakayama Prefecture and Kyoto from October It was so popular that a lottery was used to select the riders The train will make 36 round trips between Kyoto and Shingu stations between Oct An overnight service will leave Kyoto Station shortly after 9 p.m. while a daytime train will depart Shingu Station just before 10 a.m the service will operate as a six-car train The overnight train will accommodate 85 passengers while the daytime train will carry up to 101 passengers the sightseeing train received favorable responses from passengers who said they enjoyed the ocean view in the Kinan region from their seats The company has more than doubled the number of seats facing the ocean for the upcoming season In response to a request from the city of Tanabe the train will also stop at Kii-Tanabe Station Passengers will be treated to a wide range of local specialties in and outside the train Wakayama-style ramen noodles will be served on the platform at Wakayama Station Sightseeing guides and other services will be available inside the train while bento lunch boxes made with local ingredients will be sold on board An optional fee-based tour of a tuna auction at a market in Nachi-Katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture which is home to one of the main tuna ports in Japan Tickets are sold at an exclusive website at (https://www.jr-odekake.net/railroad/westexginga/) Trip of a lifetime on remodeled Nanatsuboshi sleeper train New bullet train service for Nishi-Kyushu gets thumbs up JR Tokai runs its first hybrid train for tourists to Takayama Steam train to start runs in Yamaguchi on March 19 Fujisan Express tourist train to run for first time in two years Trains still ran in Japan even after emperor’s 1945 surrender speech Tokyo Back in 2017, the Panda Kuroshio Limited Express train made its debut to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Adventure World in Wakayama prefecture a tourist attraction famous for its giant pandas the panda-inspired train proved popular and soon there were two running along the Tokaido and Kisei Main lines between Kyoto and Shingu stations Now, JR West is launching a third panda express, this time named the Sustainable Smile Train, to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals To emphasise the importance of leaving a better world for our children the Sustainable Smile Train even has a baby panda drawn above the giant panda face on the front of the train The design on the exterior of each car has also been revamped to represent six of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: good health and well-being The cuteness doesn’t stop on the outside except in the green car and women’s-only car has a panda headrest cover specially designed for the train The sliding doors are decked out with adorable animals The train will operate as a limited express on the Tokaido and Kisei Main lines from July 23 2020 until winter 2023 Tickets will cost the same as a typical limited express so it’s a fun way to get around Kansai.  Visit the official website or Twitter (Japanese only) to see when you can catch the Panda Kuroshio Sustainable Smile Train Check out our guide on going out safely in Tokyo and Japan 10 things you must eat in Osaka Ikea is releasing its first-ever apparel line in Harajuku Japan is one of the top ten most peaceful places in the world Watch now: Japan's new tourism video will have you missing Japan even more This new nighttime exhibition in the forest of Kyushu features 21 teamLab artworks facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Today's print edition Home Delivery Nature and the movement of elements are the main inspirations behind Susumu Shingu's work which include huge geometric kinetic sculptures that sway with the movement of water wind and air currents.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the 78-year-old artist looks to the stars by presenting works under the theme of "outer space." The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum becomes Shingu's "space ship" in which he invites visitors on a journey into his cosmos of both new and recent sculptures and mobiles Works will not only be displayed in exhibition rooms but also in the lobby and outside the museum in its canal and pool areas Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum; 2-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki. Nagasaki Stn. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ¥1,000. Closed 2nd, 4th Mon. 095-833-2110; www.nagasaki-museum.jp/english In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division pulls out a large binder crammed with photographs sketches and drawings and starts flipping through images of her husband's most recent sculptures "I work for him," she says with a big smile "All the time."googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Fukuoka Prefecture--While ramen has its legion of devotees across the world Masumi Nishida has more of a craving for the "tonkotsu" soup than the noodles The head of the Nishida Shoun trucking company here poured his passion into fashioning biofuel from the leftover ramen soup Nishida took advantage of the unconsumed opaque broth cooked with pork bones to produce a green fuel based on the local specialty of Fukuoka The liquid energy source already been put into practical use to power trucks that transport goods Situated in Shingu in the suburbs of Fukuoka city Nishida Shoun has 250 employees and delivers foodstuffs to convenience stores and elsewhere in the Kyushu and Chugoku regions in western Japan The site of the company’s headquarters is lined with multiple 2-meter-tall tanks full of used oil collected by staff members from 2,000 restaurants and hotels in Fukuoka Prefecture flashed a grin and looked back on his 20-year “struggle” to generate biodiesel Biodiesel is refined by mixing oil used for tempura and other purposes with chemicals biodiesel does not lead to a higher carbon dioxide level in the air when it is burnt so that type of fuel is deemed as an effective means for decarbonization Another advantage of biodiesel is that exhaust fumes from biodiesel-fueled trucks barely contain sulfur oxides Nishida Shoun set up tanks to recycle waste oil as an energy source on a full-scale basis The move was inspired several years earlier by then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi having likened biofuel made from such materials as sugar cane in Okinawa to a “green oil field." Thinking the eco-friendly project would help his company to preserve the environment while slashing diesel fuel costs Nishida started with heating used oil for refining in a disposable aluminum container over a portable gas stove That was because his enterprise was not outfitted with any specialized equipment or laboratory Business operators he was friendly with described Nishida as an “oil fanatic," when he spent three and a half years researching and establishing the reuse of waste oil on a commercial basis Nishida started considering utilizing tonkotsu soup as well around 2013 after a ramen restaurant chain operator that was a client of his corporation asked him whether “tonkotsu broth left by customers can be recycled though it is now disposed of as industrial residue.” He quickly started studying provided soup samples Nishida hit upon the idea of producing biodiesel from lard extracted from ramen broth so that the completed biodiesel can be combined with recycled fuel made from other kinds of waste oil A challenge was how to remove easy-to-solidify substances typically found in lard Although Nishida developed the technique of melting unnecessary components with hot water for eliminating them the proper water temperature for the method was difficult to determine Nishida had his "eureka" moment when he visited a “shabu-shabu” hot pot meal restaurant by chance He was casually looking into the pot and discovered that bubbles of oil on the soup suddenly disappear when the temperature reached a certain level “This is it,” and brought a thermometer with him to the restaurant to determine at which temperature pork fat melts best developed equipment to recover lard from tonkotsu soup He had ramen eateries install the device in their kitchens a total of 3,000 liters of biodiesel from tempura oil and tonkotsu broth is refined daily to power 170 trucks While a diesel oil delivery tax of 32 yen (28 cents) per liter was previously imposed the cost has been cut due to use of the green fuel As a growing number of automobiles that have recently been marketed cannot run on biodiesel Nishida Shoun has improved its production method to reduce impurities in its biodiesel allowing the fuel to likewise be used by those new vehicles an associate professor of machine engineering at Okayama University of Science’s Faculty of Engineering expressed high expectations for the project “The endeavor to retrieve only oil from soup is epoch-making,” Kondo said “It will also offer a good opportunity for people to become interested in the effective use of waste as well as soup treatment within households Recovering oil and fat efficiently remains a challenge for the method’s spread but it will be ideal if it is used nationwide.” A dash for the train and a bowl of ramen in Hakata Aichi restaurant turns prickly cactus into silky ramen dish Cow excrement tapped by town in Hokkaido for CO2-free power GOHAN LAB/ Simmered pork and zucchini: Frozen meat is added to the pot without thawing and simmered GOHAN LAB/ Barbecued pork: Freezing first allows flavors to seep in faster and meat to be tender Susumu Shingu is a Japanese artist with a work whose materiality expands beyond its stringent contours, to embrace the space where it is installed. The installations now featured at Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean are exhibited inside and outside under several public and private environments but always in a direct dialog with the museum’s architecture conceived by Ieoh Ming Pei quite attentive to elements typical of Japanese authors in perfect communion with the natural environment Until 6 January 2019, Spaceship, of Susumu Shingu (represented in Europe by the Galerie Jeanne Bucher Jeager), at Mudam, with 12 kinetic sculptures on display. Subscribe to the Newsletter (EN Version)! I accept the Privacy Policy Subscribe Umbigo Wakayama — A sightseeing boat tour of Dorokyo Gorge a national scenic spot that straddles the three prefectures of Wakayama Dorokyo Gorge features steep cliffs and oddly shaped rocks that stretch along both banks of the Kitayama River The tours used to be operated by jet boats with a capacity of 48 passengers the business shut down in January last year due to a significant decrease in the number of tourists amid the COVID-19 pandemic New tours have started with two smaller vessels About 4,400 people boarded the boats last year On the first day of this year’s tour on March 2 an opening ceremony was held at the boarding site in the Kumanogawa district of Shingu an enclave of the city surrounded by Nara and Mie prefectures The first boat departed with five people on board taking about 40 minutes to complete the about 9-kilometer round-trip Each trip costs ¥3,000 for adults and ¥1,500 for children from 4 years old to elementary school age By Mayu Hirano / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer Wakayama — The sound of dozens of bicycle wheels echoes over the clear Akagi River that runs through the city of Shingu Riders in colorful jerseys whip dangerously toward me before passing by with a roar and a gust of wind Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic The Tour de Kumano is one of five international cycling road races in Japan sanctioned by the International Cycling Union the world governing body for cycling races It is held in the Kumano region that straddles the prefectures of Wakayama and Mie about 100 riders from 18 teams competed in the three-stage race covering a total distance of 322.8 kilometers over three days The first Tour de Kumano began in 1999 as a result of Kadoguchi’s initiative a rental and sales company for construction machinery based in Shingu He proposed and planned a bike race as a local revitalization measure to coincide with a regional expo held that year with its low traffic volume and many ups and downs was ideal for a bicycle race,” Kadoguchi said He requested permission from the police to use the roads and called on his business partners for their cooperation in holding the event He had to stop cars in a hurry and ask the drivers to wait until the bikes finished passing He even gave a driver his own lunch to eat while waiting In the aftermath of the large-scale flooding that occurred the previous year the route was hastily changed and the event was somehow pulled off “We have worked together with the local community and I think everyone has a sense that this is ‘our event,’” Kadoguchi said He emphasized how proud he is of the local residents who take on traffic control for the bike race events without pay Since labor costs can be broadly kept down the budget for each event has been between ¥20 million and ¥30 million In addition to the 300 people involved in organizing the event a total of 1,500 volunteers participate over the three days contributing greatly to the revitalization of the local community moved to Shingu because it offers a good environment for training He is now a member of the home team for the Tour de Kumano “Children in this area have been riding road bikes since they were little This is probably because they get hands-on experience in bicycle racing,” Kadoguchi said He hopes that many people in the area will enjoy cycling for their whole lives a word used in the names of Kadoguchi’s company and its racing team refers to the southern part of the Kii Peninsula where Wakayama and Mie prefectures are located other bicycle-related events are also planned for this year in the towns of Susami and Kozagawa That’s the charm of the Kinan area,” Kadoguchi said He waits for the day that the pandemic subsides when riders will come from overseas again and the race will be all the more spectacular View Solutions Press Release Business and Financial News News Release Business and Financial Update for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 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Keiren-chu)EmbedCancelHow to Format Lyrics: To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum which features a huge amount of places to drink The unique spelling quirk of the song’s title is a reference to Japanese rock band L'arc~en~Ciel ShareQ&AFind answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning Before BTS entered BigHit Entertainment and got famous they perhaps weren’t so different from you and me All of them attended humble elementary and middle schools in their various hometowns until high school where a few transferred into arts schools Here’s a look at the various schools attended by the members of BTS RM attended Baeksin Elementary School in Gyeonggi-do in Goyang city It wasn’t long before he had to transfer though and he attended Oma Elementary in a different neighbourhood until graduation He studied in Sinil Middle School in Goyang city as well Gyunggi-do is an area just on the outskirts of Seoul He attended Ilsan Daejin High School in Gyunggi-do until he later transferred to Apgujeong High School in Gangnam Other notable alumni include NCT‘s Jaehyun until he transferred out to School Of Performing Arts High (SOPA) RM seemed to have moved quite a bit in his childhood Jin attended Gwanmoon Elementary School in Gyunggi-do It seems his family moved up to Seoul later on as he transferred to Seoul Seryun Elementary He must’ve stayed in the Songpa district in Seoul as he attended Bosung Middle School later on He attended Bosung High School subsequently Suga attended Daegu Taejeon Elementary School in his hometown of Daegu followed by Kangbuk High School as in the photo below J-Hope attended Seoil Elementary School in Gwangju Later on he attended Ilgok Middle School in the same area He later attended the Gukje High School in Gwangju Jimin attended Hwidong Elementary School in Busan – sadly another school that ended up closing its doors where many of the teachers have spoken fondly about him here After he moved up to Seoul to pursue his dreams V attended the Daegu Daesung Elementary School for awhile until he transferred out and he attended the Changnam Elementary School there he was in Daegu Jeil High School as his family moved back to Daegu he moved up to Seoul and attended Hankuk Performing Arts High with Jimin The maknae attended school in Busan as well – Baekyang Elementary He attended Baekyang Middle School too for awhile until he had to move up to Seoul to become a trainee He attended Shingu Middle School in Sinsadong Although many fans would be curious to get a glimpse of the members’ old stomping grounds do remember that the schools are unaccessible to the public and to not engage in trespassing BTS V’s Gym Photos Leave Fans Ecstatic— But Not For The Usual Reasons Which BIGHIT Music Artist Has The Best Fashion Sense And Personal Style? 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