[Karuizawa Hoshino Area] Upcycling last year's linen into 100 colors. The Harunire Terrace installation 'Organic Wind' returns, turning the forest into a gradient.

At 'Harunire Terrace' in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, the installation 'Organic Wind,' themed around Karuizawa's flowers, will be held from May 18 to June 30, 2026. In addition to the 100 colors of botanical-dyed linen created by dyer solosolo, this year features a new tour, 'Moist Rainy Season Forest Walk,' guided by Picchio. Based on the spirit of environmental management, the space offers a sense of unity with nature using upcycled linen from last year.

Background: The Karuizawa Hoshino Area, adjacent to the national 'Wild Bird Forest,' has long promoted 'environmental management.' The 2026 'Organic Wind' deepens this spirit by linking visual experiences with intellectual guided tours. To reduce fabric waste, 100% of the linen used in the previous year's exhibition was upcycled. Using natural materials like walnut and madder, the dye penetrates deep into the fibers, creating a mature texture. The nature guide team 'Picchio' also hosts tours, allowing visitors to experience the forest's ecology while touching the recycled colors.

Feature 1: A massive 100-color installation spanning Harunire Terrace. The linen flutters in the wind, creating a 'tunnel of color' in the forest.

Feature 2: A color almanac capturing Karuizawa's seasons. From the yellow of the early spring Lindera obtusiloba to the pale purple of summer's Glaucidium palmatum, each color tells a story of Karuizawa's flora.

Feature 3: New 'Moist Rainy Season Forest Walk.' A collaboration where Picchio guides explain the forest's nature, making the colors feel more vivid and meaningful.

[Organic Wind Overview] Dates: May 18 - June 30, 2026. Location: Harunire Terrace. Fee: Free. Reservation: Not required.

[Moist Rainy Season Forest Walk Overview] Dates: May 26 - July 16, 2026 (Tue, Wed, Thu). Fee: 1,500 JPY per person. Capacity: 10 people.