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Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"JR<\/a><\/p>\n

In our previous articles on Nakanojo<\/a>, we discussed the upcoming art festival Nakanojo Biennale<\/strong>. It takes place over the course of an entire month every other year in the rural Gunma<\/strong> town of Nakanojo, and features over 160 artists<\/strong> from all over the world. They don\u2019t display their art in typical galleries; instead they re-purpose old buildings<\/strong>: schools, factories, and community centers. In this way both the old and the new are combined. Seeing this remote town filled with tourists<\/strong> and art enthusiasts<\/strong> adds to the friendly atmosphere; Nakanojo Biennale<\/strong> is a fun-filled event like no other!<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Pick your tour!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"The<\/a>Our tour group for the day<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>“Follow the Time” by Mio Suzuki<\/em><\/p>\n

Even before I arrived at the Biennale<\/strong> I noticed something odd: On the rural Agatsuma train line<\/strong>, rather than just the usual handful of elderly people, all the seats on the train were taken. As I suspected, most of the train emptied out at Nakanojo station<\/strong>, which was also being used as a gallery space<\/strong>. On the station walls was a photography collection<\/strong> showing different people as \u201cKannon,\u201d Buddhist deities. It was artful and fun; a good starting point for the day. At ten o\u2019clock, many of the exhibits begin all over town. Customers have two choices: either take one of two bus tours<\/strong> or rough it on foot<\/strong>. It\u2019s hard to recommend one over the other, however for those like me who were just taking a day trip a bus may be preferable. I took the \u201cSatoyama\u201d tour<\/strong>, which is a guided tour around some of the more central parts of Nakanojo. I use this word liberally, since just about anywhere in this town is pretty darn inaka<\/em>. There is also another tour that goes to even more remote areas of Nakanojo, such as Kuni Village<\/strong>, which I visited previously. Before you take either tour though, be sure to buy a copy of the Biennale guidebook and a passport<\/strong><\/a>. Both contain useful information, and a completed passport can be redeemed for a discount at a local onsen!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>Polyphony 1945 by Kiyono Kobayashi<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>GHQ Portraits by Ebosi Yuasa<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 2: Nakuta Area and Takeyama<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Going to Nakanojo Biennale<\/strong> is also a great way to see the natural beauty of the region. During the tour you will be driving through beautiful locales during the peak of rice-growing season<\/strong>. The best exhibition area<\/strong> in Nakuta was the old Nakuta School. One exhibit, called \u201cPolyphony 1945\u201d<\/strong> by Kiyono Kobayashi, features a reading of old letters from the wartime period. It was a serene and relaxing exhibition, evoking a strange nostalgia even for me, who wasn\u2019t around back then. Continuing with the nostalgia theme are \u201cGHQ Portraits\u201d<\/strong> by Ebosi Yuasa. They are portraits of US army soldiers<\/strong> done on roof tiles during the American occupation. My only gripe with this part of the tour was how rushed it was. The tour guides, understandably, don\u2019t want to leave anyone in the group behind, and want to cover a lot of ground during the day. However, if you want to enjoy art at your leisure, this may get annoying fast. We spent notably more time in other galleries, especially areas which had bathrooms, food, or gift shops. This is fine, except that the reason to go to Nakanojo Biennale is for the ART<\/strong>. I thought I\u2019d be in a similarly bad mood for the rest of the tour, but thankfully things got better before long. Still, for those to whom enjoying art should be done at leisure, I\u2019d recommend staying longer, possibly with an overnight stay at one of Nakanojo\u2019s great onsen hotels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"Minohara<\/a>Minohara Park<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>One of the “tricksters” at the Festival of Mukau by Nobuharu Asano<\/em><\/p>\n

Our next stop was the Michi no Eki Rest stop<\/strong>, where we spent about an hour. Luckily, there were some good exhibits<\/strong> around here, and our group had much more freedom to move around. Nearby to the rest top was the Reizan Takeyama Mountain. It has a hiking course<\/strong>, where you can see the 33 Kannon statues<\/strong> that I referred to previously. Recommended exhibits in the area include \u201cInvisible Whisper\u201d<\/strong> by Jessica Fu, a great auditory experience in a small forested area. Also, check out the \u201cFestival of Mukau,\u201d<\/strong> a sculpture exhibition inside the grounds of Chikato Shrine. The shrine area is a great spot, and I wouldn\u2019t have known about it if not for Nakanojo Biennale<\/strong>. With these galleries and others, many works at Biennale are abstract to a degree, and rather than showing explicit themes, concentrate more on the \u201cin between.\u201d In some cases, the area around the exhibit may be important than the work itself.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>“Somewhere far away where this sound is unheard” by Shunsuke Watanabe<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>“Shadow of Lives” by Shunya Asami<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 3: Isama Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a great lunch at Minohara Park<\/strong>, we went to Isama Studio<\/strong>. Another formerly unused school, it was later used as a setting for the popular movie \u201cSleeping Man,\u201d<\/strong> and is now a film museum<\/strong> of sorts. In what functioned as the bedroom of the main character now resides a \u201cphotogram\u201d<\/strong> collection by master artist Shunya Asami. Around the room are objects and news clippings form Natori, Miyagi, a town that was deeply affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Mr. Asami explained to me that he is making a \u201cMap of Time.\u201d \u201cThings get lost with time,\u201d he says. \u201cBut I don\u2019t want to forget these things.\u201d The art shows effective use of light and shadow to sort of illuminate these memories, bringing them into the forefront once again. Going even farther back, Asami san presented each member of our tour group a petrified eucalyptus leaf from Hiroshima.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>“Figment” by Kyoko Fujiwara<\/em><\/p>\n

Next up was maybe my favorite piece of the day, “Figment,”<\/strong> a glass sculpture by the talented Kyoko Fujiwara. Fujiwara san, who has been to Biennale previously, seemed especially happy to be back in Nakanojo. \u201cThis town has gotten a really international sort of image. Plus, the scenery is really beautiful no matter the season.\u201d Biennale, it turns out, is not simply for Nakanojo, but an artist exchange program<\/strong> of sorts. Last year, Ms. Fujiwara did seminars and exhibits in China, and was able to reunite with old artist friends in Nakanojo. \u201cWe\u2019ve really become like a family, I want to see them again once this is over.\u201d The installation itself is a set of carefully constructed glass steps taking up the whole of what was an old music room. The steps were inspired by a music scale left on the chalkboard, and had attracted a big crowd to the old classroom.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>A children’s workshop at Isamamura<\/em><\/p>\n

The last stop of my Biennale tour was Isamura<\/strong>, a former school<\/strong> now used as a cultural center. This place was especially popular with children; some of the artists were doing art workshops and teaching them to make various handicrafts<\/strong>. Isamamura is also being used as a stage for performance art, such as \u201cLight and Shadow,\u201d directed by artist and musician Jinya Imai.\u00a0 He is a Biennale veteran, having first come back in 2011. \u201cIt seems like time has stopped since then,” he says, “I like the laid-back atmosphere of Nakanojo.\u201d According to Imai san, though Nakanjo is in many ways a traditional kind of Japanese small town, the avant-garde art all around creates a mismatched feeling that is entirely unique. In addition to other exhibits, Isamamura features a large gift shop with all sorts of things: from clothing to jewelry, all made by Nakanjo artists. It will make a great souvenir to commemorate your trip to this great event! The Biennale will last all month, ending October 9th<\/sup>.<\/strong> Why not take a day or two to check it out?<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

General Information: NAKANOJO BIENNALE 2017<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Dates<\/h3>\n

31 days from September 9th [sat] \u2013 October 9th [mon] , 2017
\n9:30 \u2013 17:00
\nOpen everyday<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

At Gunma Prefecture, Nakanojo town.
\n5 areas includes \u201cNakanojo\/Isemachi\u201d \u201cIsama\u201d \u201cShima\u201d \u201cSawatari\/Kuresaka\u201d \u201cKuni\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/h3>\n

\u2022 1,000 yen on the day
\n\u2022 800 yen in advance
\nFree for high school students and younger<\/p>\n

The Bus Tour<\/h3>\n

Only in Japanese<\/a><\/p>\n

The bus tour is available only on weekends and national holidays and please make a reservation in advance.<\/div>\n
However, if there is a spot on the bus, you can join the tour even if you didn’t make an booking.<\/div>\n[cft format=0]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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