CULTURE GATE to JAPAN - a multimedia art exhibition running at airports across Japan and Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, has recently launched and will run through until at least September 2021. As Covid-19 continues to restrict the ability to travel, a wide range of videos about the artworks and the destinations that inspired them have been created, so that visitors to the official website can enjoy the work from anywhere in the world.
There are high-tech, contemporary artworks by 29 artists installed at eight locations across Japan going live between February and March 2021.
Photo by Takashi Kawashima
Each location’s exhibition is inspired by the culture and history of the region of Japan it is located. From the mysterious soundscapes of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people to the vibrant history of Okinawa’s ancient Ryukyu Kingdom, diverse cultures can be found throughout Japan.
Through this project, artists and creators seek to reinterpret and convey the appeal of these rich cultural resources, each moulded by the particular regional climate in which they developed. As the gateways to these unique regions, airports are the ideal location at which to exhibit these works, inviting visitors to discover new aspects of Japanese culture.
Official website
Visit for images, video and detailed information about the artworks and the destinations that inspired them. The website will be regularly updated with new imagery and videos as each exhibition opens.
