Inujima

A former copper refinery on this tiny Seto Inland Sea island has been transformed into a striking art museum where industrial ruins merge with contemporary installations addressing Japan's modernization and its environmental costs. The Inujima Seirensho Art Museum preserves the refinery's brick chimney and karakami walls while showcasing works addressing energy, nature, and art's role in healing damaged landscapes. Beyond the museum, the Art House Project places contemporary artworks throughout traditional island homes, creating an open-air gallery across this once-declining community.