A Special Day Merging Art and Nature with Director Yukiko Shikata: 'EARTH on Towada 2026 Early Summer' Announced
TOWADA TRAVEL will host the 'EARTH on Towada 2026 Early Summer' tour on June 20, 2026, featuring a journey from the Towada Art Center to the Oirase Mountain Stream, guided by Director Yukiko Shikata.
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The Towada Oirase Tourism Organization (TOWADA TRAVEL) will hold a special tour, 'EARTH on Towada 2026 Early Summer,' on Saturday, June 20, 2026, traveling from the Towada Art Center to the lush Oirase area. This experiential tour is planned based on the 'Towada City Tourism Strategy 2025-29' vision of creating a sustainable tourism region centered on nature and art.
'EARTH on Towada' is an initiative that connects the nature, art, and human activities of Towada into a single narrative, showcasing the unique value of the region. Following the winter 2026 tour, this edition focuses on the early summer Oirase. As the greenery deepens and the streams and mosses come to life, participants will experience art and nature as a continuous journey, starting with the art center and moving into the Oirase forest.
Yukiko Shikata, Director of the Towada Art Center, will accompany the tour as a storyteller. At the museum, participants will view the special exhibition 'Noboru Tsubaki: Freedom - Living with Elephants' and explore the relationship between contemporary art and the environment. After enjoying an original lunch at the Oirase Mori no Hotel, the afternoon will be spent walking along the Oirase Mountain Stream with a nature guide. This tour offers a unique early summer experience where art and the natural landscape overlap.
'EARTH on Towada' is an initiative that connects the nature, art, and human activities of Towada into a single narrative, showcasing the unique value of the region. Following the winter 2026 tour, this edition focuses on the early summer Oirase. As the greenery deepens and the streams and mosses come to life, participants will experience art and nature as a continuous journey, starting with the art center and moving into the Oirase forest.
Yukiko Shikata, Director of the Towada Art Center, will accompany the tour as a storyteller. At the museum, participants will view the special exhibition 'Noboru Tsubaki: Freedom - Living with Elephants' and explore the relationship between contemporary art and the environment. After enjoying an original lunch at the Oirase Mori no Hotel, the afternoon will be spent walking along the Oirase Mountain Stream with a nature guide. This tour offers a unique early summer experience where art and the natural landscape overlap.
FAQ
How can I enjoy both art and nature in Towada?
By joining tours like 'EARTH on Towada,' you can experience the Towada Art Center and the Oirase Mountain Stream as a continuous narrative.