Phlogiston

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Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 to November 8, 2026
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About the artwork

New Developments in Charcoal Sculpture Using Giant Trees from Akiyamago
The artist behind the “Phlogiston” series—sculptures made by carbonizing charcoal—has been creating installations using trees and photographs from Akiyamago since 2022. This time, an artwork made from horse chestnut wood will be placed within a large hollow cavity in a massive horse chestnut log.

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Artwork no. M074
Production year 2022 2024
Opening hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (After October: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Admission [Akeya Admission Fee] Adults: ¥800, Elementary/Junior High Students: ¥400
※ETAT Passports and Common Tickets may be sold during certain periods.
Closed Weekdays, winter
Area Tsunan
Village Oakasawa
Open dates Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 26 to November 9, 2025, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January 24 to March 8, 2026
Venue 154 Oakasawa-cho, Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture Former Tsunan Elementary School Oakasawa Branch School
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