Tracing Tachikawa: A GPS Art Journey Through History✨
GPS Art of the place name “Tachikawa (立川)” in Tachikawa City, Tokyo.
By walking a 6km course south of Tachikawa Station, participants can draw the word “立川 (Tachikawa)” with their GPS tracking. This GPS art route leads walkers through a city rich in both history and modern development. Once a military base site, Tachikawa has transformed into a vibrant urban center with cultural and commercial significance. As you trace the characters of the city’s name, you’ll pass through sites that reflect its evolution—from old neighborhood streets to expansive public spaces—offering a unique way to explore and connect with its past and present.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
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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 1,500 courses.
