If you are ever passing through Northern Japan, you must (and I emphasize ‘must’) stop by the Towada Art Center in Aomori. (GMAP) It was designed by Ryue Nishizawa (co-founder of SANAA, who is responsible for the design of The New Museum in Manhattan) and recently opened to the public in April ’08.

Photography by Iwan Baan

The Towada Art Center is the centerpiece of the Towada Arts Project, a larger initiative to convert the main road of the city into an art space in order to emphasize the rich cultural history and beauty that the city possesses.

I know I just got back from a vacation but this is where I would like to go next. Check out the digs that they offer! And yes, although I could never shoot a gun, I will spend my days dressed like these 2 gents, but probably in the wine cellar.