GREEN×EXPO2027 × Spring
A Journey into Future Landscapes, Regional Stories, and the Art of Sustainable Living

This 28‑day study journey traces a sweeping arc across Japan during the most poetic moment of the year—spring—when landscapes, communities, and cultural sites reveal their fullest expression of renewal. Anchored by multiple in‑depth visits to GREEN×EXPO2027, the International Horticultural Expo in Yokohama, the itinerary invites participants to explore how Japan is imagining a society that coexists with nature and contributes to the SDGs.

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From the foothills of Mt. Fuji to the northern forests of Aomori, the journey unfolds as a curated sequence of encounters with sustainable design, regional revitalization, traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary creativity. Early days bring you to the clear waters of Genbei River, the iconic shoreline of Miho‑no‑Matsubara, and the panoramic Nihondaira Yume Terrace, where architecture and landscape merge into a single horizon. These experiences set the stage for understanding how natural heritage and cultural identity shape Japan's approach to environmental stewardship.

As the route moves northward, the itinerary deepens into themes of community resilience and cultural continuity. In Ibaraki, the contrast between the futuristic Hitachi Station Sunrise and the historic calm of Kairakuen Garden illustrates how cities negotiate tradition and innovation. In Fukushima, the ancient Miharu Takizakura and the Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Trail offer living examples of how landscapes become anchors of collective memory and regional pride.

The northern segment of the journey opens into a world of contemporary art and rural creativity. Visits to Aomori Museum of Art, Towada Art Center, Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art, and Hachinohe Art Museum reveal how art institutions in Tohoku are redefining cultural infrastructure as engines of local revitalization. The stay at Sukayu Onsen, surrounded by deep mountain forests, provides a contrasting moment of introspection—an immersion into Japan's long tradition of healing landscapes.

Throughout the itinerary, participants will engage in guided visits, lectures, and on‑site observations designed to illuminate how Japan's regions are responding to demographic shifts, climate challenges, and the need for sustainable tourism. The journey is not only a travel experience but a structured learning program that connects the Expo's global themes with real-world examples across multiple prefectures.

By the time the group returns to Tokyo, the journey will have woven together a rich tapestry of nature, culture, design, and community, offering a holistic understanding of how Japan is crafting its future landscapes through both innovation and tradition.