An artist living in the quiet countryside of Japan

In the quiet countryside of Japan, 78-year-old artist Naoki Takenouchi lives a self-sufficient life while dedicating himself to creation. By his side is his wife, Reiko, who gently supports his every step. Amid Japan’s rich nature and changing seasons, Naoki continues to give shape to the ideas that arise in his heart each day. This channel follows the calm yet resilient daily life of the couple, and the story of Naoki’s lifelong devotion to art. If you enjoy the videos, please consider subscribing. New content will be uploaded as soon as it’s ready. This channel follows Naoki’s inspiring rural life and artistic journey — a story of passion, perseverance, and creativity. If you enjoy the video, don’t forget to subscribe. New content will be released as soon as it’s ready! About Naoki Takeno­uchi Born in Kagoshima in 1946, Naoki is a visual artist known for his dynamic and immersive works. Starting from his own woodblock prints, he layers and expands them with handmade washi paper, transforming each piece to interact with the surrounding space. His installations have taken many forms: ・A collaboration with a fashion designer in New York ・Artworks worn by people roaming the streets of Tokyo and Paris ・A monumental project stretching a 7 km rope across a real river — supported by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs Though he explores a wide range of mediums, woodblock printing remains at the heart of his expression. (From Light and Shadow of Woodblock Prints, 2006) Artist History — Selected Exhibitions 1989 Woodblock Prints – Former Underground Quarry Site Utsunomiya, Japan 1991 The les – Message from the Headwaters Kagoshima, Japan 1993 The 2nd – Message from the Headwaters Kagoshima, Japan 1996 Three-Dimensional Works – Former Underground Quarry Site Utsunomiya, Japan 2001 Grass on the Street Kagoshima, Japan 2006 Special Exhibition: Three-Dimensional Printmaking New York, USA 2008 Collaboration with Fashion New York, USA 2009 Collaboration with Fashion Paris, France 2011 Fukuyama Art Walk 2011 Fukuyama, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan 2013 Park Hotel Tokyo – Garden of Washi Tokyo, Japan 2015 Japan Creative Centre Singapore #vlog #cinematicvlog #cinematic #cinematicvideo #shortfilm #shortmovie #ruralvlog #countrylife #art #installation #installationart #contemporaryart #artinstallation #artist #sculptor #artcreator #visualartist #japaneseartist #healing #aesthetic #calming #soothing #田舎暮らしvlog #インスタレーション #美術家