What can you see in Shiomi? This artwork features characters that will help you discover hints about the place. For example, words like river, sea, earth, boat, and storehouse are represented through “pictographs.”

The Japanese created new characters “Hiragana” and “Katakana” by breaking down and reassembling Chinese characters. This art form was similarly reimagined by deconstructing tools used for shipbuilding. Both ancient and modern hieroglyphics have their origins in tools. The intersection of these artistic expressions parallels the way different cultures come together on a journey. What kinds of encounters will you have on your travels?