Ubuyama Farm

Artist in ASO 2018 Residence for Aso World Cultural Heritage

1. Background to implement this program


Aso is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, in the center of Kyushu, Japan. It is about 2 hours’ flight from Tokyo. 50,000 people live within one of the world's largest calderas, where there are 5 Aso mountains, including the active volcano called “Nakadake”. Ancient cultural records of Aso Shrine date back to 282 B.C. This premier tourist area has cultural significance and unique animals and plants which draw over 1.7 million visitors annually.
In 2013, Aso was evaluated for the unique farming mode of its largest grasslands in Japan and the scenic beauty of the grasslands and farming areas and FAO (Food and Agricultural of the United Nations) designated Aso as GIAHS, (Globally Important Agricultural Heritage). Also, Aso was designated as a Global Geopark in 2014.
Therefore, it has become important to promote positive perceptions of the beauty of Aso to the wider world.

2. Purpose of this program


The purpose of this program is to offer a creative environment for overseas artists in Aso district. Artists will create artworks featuring Aso and are expected to promote appeals and information of Aso worldwide through their artworks.
Also, it is expected that local people/communities will feel many benefits from connecting with new inspirations and perceptions inspired by your artistic creations.



3. Participating organizers


“Artists in Aso” Executive Committee (hereafter, referred to as Executive Committee)
Affiliated organization: Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso-City,
Minamioguni-machi, Oguni-machi, Ubuyama-mura, Takamori-machi.

TAKACHIHO Driving feat.Orchesta Familia

宮崎県西臼杵郡高千穂町の天岩戸神社へ行く道すがら、
刻一刻と変化していく宮崎の風景を記録しました。

rec date：2012-01-03

music : Orchesta Familia / [魂遊び soul fan]


movie : bananadesignworks