A 4km GPS art course around Koshien Stadium, the symbolic home of summer baseball✨
This 4km GPS art course takes you through the symbolic heart of Japanese summer—the area around Koshien Stadium, the sacred ground of the National High School Baseball Championship. The short distance is ideal for hot summer days, letting you trace the word “HOT” while walking. The course circles around the stadium and the nearby Koshien shopping street, offering a nostalgic atmosphere filled with excitement and memories of youth.
Located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Koshien is more than just a stadium—it’s a cultural landmark. Built in 1924, it is one of Japan’s oldest ballparks, famously hosting the annual summer and spring high school baseball tournaments. The surrounding area, nestled between Osaka and Kobe, offers convenient access and is steeped in baseball culture. The nearby Shukugawa River and coastal breeze offer a refreshing break amid the summer heat. During tournament season, the area is abuzz with fans, players, and media, creating a vibrant energy unique to Japanese summers.
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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.
