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Percent Map travel guild (2026-08-01): Pumpkin Returns, Dreams Rekindled on Naoshima
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The beloved yellow pumpkin sculpture by artist Yayoi Kusama has found its way back to the pier at Naoshima after being lost in a typhoon. Its return was celebrated with joy by locals and officials alike, marking the island's cultural revival. As August brings mild temperatures and cloudy skies, visit Naoshima for a taste of art under gray heavens.