4/21/2007

This is a modern art festival that is held every three years in the rural Echigo-Tsumari region. It is an internationally known event that has gather artists from around the world, each of them exhibiting their artwork in the 760 square kilometer large Echigo-Tsumari region. More than 130 of exhibited pieces remain in place between festivals, making the region a worthwhile visit.

The Echigo region is currently facing the endangerment of being lost forever as its population are left with only the old and the young leaving in search for better opportunities in the cities. There might not be anymore of this beautiful region in a few decades so your visit might help boost its tourism business and bring back the younger generations of Echigo to “plow” the land.

Source: Japan Guide