Event Period: October 26 (Sat) – December 15 (Sun), 2024
Locations: Please see the details below.

After a two-year hiatus, “SENSE ISLAND” returns with an expanded and enhanced format! Originally launched on the uninhabited Sarushima (猿島) in 2019, this immersive art event now extends to downtown Yokosuka (横須賀市街地), evolving into “SENSE ISLAND / LAND.” This year’s edition offers visitors a blend of both daytime and nighttime art experiences at various venues.

Event Information

• Dates:
  • October 26 (Sat) – December 15 (Sun), 2024
  • Sarushima (猿島) Venue: Nighttime events on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Downtown Venues (横須賀市街地): Open during daytime hours (based on the operating hours of each location).

• Venues:
  • Sarushima (猿島) Venue: Sarushima Park (猿島公園), a historically significant uninhabited island off the coast of Yokosuka.
  • Downtown Yokosuka Locations (横須賀市街地):
    Venues include Mikasa Terminal (三笠ターミナル), Verny Park (ヴェルニー公園), Mikasa Park (三笠公園), Heiwa Chuo Park (平和中央公園), Yokosuka City Museum of Nature and Human Culture (横須賀市自然・人文博物館), Yokosuka City Hall (横須賀市役所, weekdays only), Wakamatsu Market (若松マーケット), Uraga Dock (浦賀ドック), and more.

Event Highlights

“SENSE ISLAND / LAND 2024” invites visitors to explore Yokosuka’s (横須賀) rich history and culture through unique art installations and performances. This event emphasizes the city’s historical layers, blending past and present to create a captivating artistic experience across multiple locations.

Curated by Seiji Saito (齋藤精一) with guest curator Akira Aoki (青木彬), this year’s event features works by 13 renowned artists from Japan and beyond. Visitors can look forward to a diverse range of immersive artworks, live performances, and interactive workshops.

Participating Artists

The event will feature a diverse lineup of artists, including:

• ARu (Kohsuke Matsushima, Ryoji Yukino, Masashi Fujimoto)
• Yui Usui, Hiroko Kikuchi, Kyunchome, Seiichi Saito, SIDE CORE, Takuro Tamayama, Choi Jeong Hwa
• TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH (Kanae Hamamoto, Rina Maeda, Mari Matsubara, Hana Yamamoto)
• Haruna Mitobe, Soichiro Mihara, Taichi Yakuoji, Aiko Yamamoto (planned)

Performance Artists

The event also features captivating performances by:

• asamicro, Ichinosuke Umekawa, Oruta, Saho Terao, Keiji Haino & Shuta Hasunuma

For more details about the participating artists and their works, please visit this page.

Sarushima Venue

Experience nighttime art exhibitions, dance, and live music in the unique setting of Sarushima, known for its historical charm and natural beauty.

Artworks at Sarushima Venue: 7 pieces

Downtown Venues

Explore captivating daytime art installations, vibrant live music, interactive workshops, and an array of cultural events in Yokosuka’s lively central area.

Artworks at Downtown Venues

Yokosuka Central / Shioiri Area

Mikasa Terminal: 9 pieces

Verny Park, Mikasa Park, Heiwa Chuo Park, Yokosuka City Museum of Nature and Human Culture, Mikasa Terminal, Yokosuka City Hall (weekdays only): 1 piece each

Kannonzaki Area

Yokosuka Museum of Art: 1 piece
Kanagawa Prefectural Kannonzaki Park: 3 pieces

Digital Stamp Rally

Participate in the digital stamp rally by visiting event locations and collecting 8 digital stamps. Winners have the chance to receive a limited-edition original logo tote bag.

Explore more details, including ticket options, by visiting the official website

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Contact Information

For inquiries, contact the Sense Island Organizing Committee
(Yokosuka City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department)
TEL: 046-822-8427 (Weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)