🎃 Draw a “Jack-o’-Lantern” with GPS Art in Mejirodai 👻
As Halloween approaches, here’s a fun seasonal GPS art course set in Mejirodai, a charming residential area in Hachioji, Tokyo. The theme is a cheerful Jack-o’-Lantern, and by walking the 14km route, a smiling pumpkin face will appear on your GPS map!
The course begins at Keio Mejirodai Station, leading you through peaceful suburban streets and past the famous Kōshū Kaidō ginkgo avenue, where golden leaves create a stunning autumn view. Along the way, you’ll pass Mejirodai Nishi Park and Manyō Park, both local favorites where you can enjoy the seasonal flowers and gentle breeze of the hilly landscape.
Mejirodai is one of Hachioji’s newer residential districts, offering a tranquil mix of nature and modern living. The area sits at the foot of lush hills that connect toward Mount Takao, one of Tokyo’s most beloved hiking destinations. Don’t forget to take a relaxing break at a cozy local bakery or café along your route.
With the crisp autumn air and colorful foliage all around, this is the perfect walk to celebrate Halloween in your own creative way. By the end, you’ll have drawn a glowing Jack-o’-Lantern on your map — a festive reminder of your Halloween stroll through Mejirodai! 🎃
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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.
