The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
The Satoumi, Sea of Art -KAGAWA-
Kagawa prefecture
・In “The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week”, issues related to the development of Kagawa Prefecture and its rich and beautiful nature, and efforts to solve such issues, will be presented through exhibits and hands-on experiences.
Recorded video available
Exhibition
- Marine pollution
- Nature Positive
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.09.26[Fri]
2025.09.29[Mon]
10:00 ～ 20:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Venue
- Others (Inside Venue)
- Gallery WEST
Programme details
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・Videos showing the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many
islands and its rich nature and culture will be shown to
provide a realistic visual experience.
・Performances and workshops to create works of art from
marine litter will be held to help visitors understand
Kagawa's efforts to address environmental issues.
Reports
【Reflection】
From September 26 to the 29th, we held an exhibit in the
Gallery West located in the northwest assembly hall. The event
was held during the "The Future of Earth and
Biodiversity", which was centered on themes of climate
change, de-carbonization, biodiversity, and ocean pollution.
The concept of our exhibit, “Artistic SATOUMI”, was a
combination of art, one of Kagawa’s specialties, and SATOUMI
(Coastal Villages). We incorporated elements of the Seto
Inland Sea’s rich and beautiful nature, challenges of
continued coexistence with the Seto Inland Sea, and
initiatives focused on solving these challenges such as the
creation of SATOUMIs.
We displayed an arch-shaped work of art as the centerpiece of
our exhibition formed using processed ocean litter and created
in partnership with Tokyo University of the Arts. In addition,
we held a display for the “Eco Island” initiative in Naoshima,
which is carrying out community development in harmony with
the environment. We also held a panel focused on introducing
initiatives for the environment and activities involving
SATOUMI in Kagawa. Through the display of the Setonaikai
National Park’s art wall, we conveyed the beauty of islets and
islands and the charm of nature in Kagawa.
Moreover, we held an Eco T-shirt Art display and a booth for
the Setouchi Triennale 2025 where we shared information
regarding Kagawa’s inland sea and art.
Through “Umi Gomi Leaders”- a committee commissioned by Kagawa
Prefecture that promotes efforts in reducing sea litter, we
conducted a workshop that involved creating art pieces out of
debris collected in the Seto Inland Sea. On stage, artists
that make art out of sea debris, faculty from Kagawa
University, and staff from “Umi Gomi Leaders” participated in
a talk-event. Artist Mimika also gave a mini live performance
and “Umigomira” Kigurumi (mascot character) held a greeting
event.
Additionally, in order to experience the bountiful blessings
of the Seto Inland Sea, we prepared an Olive Yellowtail
tasting. A Kagawa Prefecture promotional video was broadcasted
alongside a Marugame Uchiwa (Traditional Japanese Bamboo Fan)
modeled after a fish to showcase the prefecture’s attractive
elements, including the Seto Inland Sea.
Over four days, roughly twenty thousand people visited us.
This was an opportunity for many visitors from around the
world to learn about our prefecture‘s attractions, such as
nature and art, and initiative to continue to protect our
beautiful Seto Inland Sea into the future.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
We conducted a simple survey on our visitors and received 3244
responses.
99% of those who responded answered that they wished to visit
Kagawa. Our results indicated that people were interested in
the nature of the Seto Inland Sea, Food, and Art in that
order. We hope to use these results in shaping our future
initiatives.
Additionally, our exhibition proved to not only be an
opportunity for artists from Kagawa, faculty of Kagawa
University, “Umi Gomi Leaders”, Kagawa Prefecture Federation
of Fisheries Cooperatives, and other parties within Kagawa
Prefecture to once again collaborate, but also an opportunity
to partner with those from outside of the prefecture, such as
Tokyo University of the Arts and other artists that utilize
ocean litter in their works. We expect that this will be a
catalyst for expanding connections into the future.
Additionally, through this exhibition, we received both
domestic and international visitors. Those who visited gave
feedback such as “I want to go to Kagawa” and “Kagawa is a
nice place”. We believe this initiative has served as an
opportunity for visitors to fully appreciate Kagawa
Prefecture's rich and beautiful natural environment in
the Seto Inland Sea, learn about the challenges of coexisting
with the sea and initiatives like “Satoumi Creation” aimed at
addressing them, and experience the appeal of art. It has
encouraged people to visit Kagawa Prefecture and enjoy and
purchase our local specialties.
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
The Satoumi, Sea of Art -KAGAWA-
・In “The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week”, issues related to the development of Kagawa Prefecture and its rich and beautiful nature, and efforts to solve such issues, will be presented through exhibits and hands-on experiences.
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2025.09.26[Fri]
10:00～20:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
- Others (Inside Venue)
OTHER PROGRAM
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
