Zenbird Editorial TeamNPO TOMORROW announced it will hold a summer public opening for its “Ashita no Hatake” project in the Taiza and Miya districts of Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event will run from 9th August to 15th September 2025, offering visitors a look into a long-term initiative designed to revitalise the region through art and nature.
The project is described as a “regenerative settlement concept” that aims to create a place where people can gather through food and art, and connect the region’s nature and culture to the next generation. Now in its fifth year, it explores themes of regenerative living and the role of art in society.
A key feature of the summer opening is the premiere of the “Taiza Residence,” a living space created over three years in collaboration with contemporary artist AAWAA. The residence is composed of four distinct spaces that integrate local materials and craftsmanship. These include an “Earth Space” finished with local Tango red earth by plasterer Nakasu Sakan-ten, and a “White Paper Room” using washi paper from Kamisenya.
Another major component of the project is the “Miya Tea House,” a future art installation being developed with architect Anna Heringer and ceramic artist Martin Rauch. The structure will be a semi-outdoor community space built using traditional rammed-earth techniques and local soil. During the summer event, process models will be on display, with workshops and lectures scheduled for later in the year.
The project also includes the repurposing of a 60-year-old Tango chirimen silk factory into an art gallery named “SEI TAIZA,” and the “Taiza Studio,” an experimental house blending traditional building methods with modern design.
The “Ashita no Hatake” project is deeply linked to the history of the Kyotango peninsula, a region known for its ancient burial mounds, dynamic cultural exchange with the Asian continent, and the Tango chirimen silk industry. The organisation states its goal is to create a legacy for the area that will be a source of pride for people 500 years from now.
The four exhibition spaces will be accessible via guided tours on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays during the event period.
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