🐦 From Forest Zoos to Hilly Streets: A 5km Ptarmigan Art in Hiroshima 🐦
Asakita Ward, Hiroshima, is a region characterized by its rolling mountains and lush greenery. This 5km GPS art course invites you to explore the hilly landscape near the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park (Asa Zoo), sketching the form of a Ptarmigan (Raicho). The journey takes you through the quiet, forested residential district of Asahigaoka, offering a refreshing “urban hiking” experience.
The route navigates through several local green spaces, including Asahigaokanishi, Asahigaokahigashi, and Asahigaokaminami Parks. These small sanctuaries serve as the “petals” and “wings” of your digital artwork. Geographically, Asahigaoka is a typical Japanese hillside development, meaning you will encounter gentle slopes that mimic the rugged, high-altitude terrain where the Ptarmigan naturally thrives.
The Ptarmigan is a sacred alpine bird, a relic of the Ice Age that lives on Japan’s highest peaks. Significantly, Asa Zoo is a leading facility in the national program for the conservation and breeding of the endangered Japanese Ptarmigan. Drawing this “Messenger of the Gods” in the very neighborhood where its survival is being championed adds a layer of meaning to your artistic trek.
This 5km loop is perfectly sized for families or casual runners. By the time the digital Ptarmigan appears on your smartphone screen, you will have connected with the peaceful atmosphere of Asakita Ward and its commitment to wildlife. Lace up your shoes and enjoy a artistic flight through the scenic hills of Hiroshima!
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A PIONEER IN GPS ART.
1st work was authorized by Guinness World Records as “the Largest GPS Drawing”.
He is the only Japanese person to be featured in a Google documentary as an innovator. He is fascinated by the idea of drawing with GPS and has published more than 2,500 works.
