Frog-Shaped GPS Art in the Riverside Town of Togasaki🐸
Togasaki, located in the eastern part of Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, is a tranquil riverside area nestled between the Oba River and the Nakagawa River. Traditionally developed as farmland, the area has evolved into a residential neighborhood while preserving its harmonious balance of water and greenery.
This GPS art course outlines a frog across approximately 10 kilometers, winding through the charming streets of Togasaki. The design, featuring a creature that thrives in wet environments, perfectly reflects the local scenery framed by waterways. During the rainy season, the gentle sound of rain enhances the immersive experience of walking through nature-rich surroundings.
Along the course, participants will encounter riverside walkways and quiet residential zones, allowing for a relaxed and pleasant walking experience. Scattered throughout the area are historic sites such as shrines and temples, and traces of Edo-period irrigation systems—each offering glimpses into the local heritage as you walk.
Why not welcome the rainy season by drawing a frog, the perfect symbol of this time of year, through a GPS art walk? Discover the charm of Togasaki, a town where rivers and history breathe together, and enjoy a peaceful, creative journey on foot.
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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.
