Riku Yamakawa | humunus + Nanami Akimoto "Utsuho no Hida 0: Dust and the Path of the Tide - A Guide to Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture" / Tour Performance "Dust and the Path of the Tide" along the Buddohama and Obama Coastal Area
This article details a guide book and tour performance, “Dust and the Path of the Tide,” exploring Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and its memories of the land and post-disaster recovery.Summary
The book “Utsuho no Hida 0: Dust and the Path of the Tide - A Guide to Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture,” co-created by humunus and Nanami Akimoto, is a guidebook written based on tour performances in Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The guide aims to share the memories of the land and the experiences of the people by touring areas heavily damaged by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. During the tour, participants experience the land’s topography, history, and the process of recovery from the disaster, gaining a deep understanding of lost landscapes and ongoing changes through Nanami Akimoto’s personal experiences. The book intends for the act of moving through the area to create a sense of personal connection to the narrative, fostering a sense of community among participants and awareness of connections to past and future memories. It also touches upon the works of sculptor Norio Ide and the fate of poems washed away by the tsunami, highlighting the importance of art and memory rooted in the land.
(Source：artscape)