Percent Map travel guide (2026-10-03): Pumpkin’s Return Warms Up Naoshima Island

A beloved yellow pumpkin sculpture, displaced by last year's typhoon, has found its way back to the iconic pier on Naoshima Island. Community members celebrated the artwork’s return and its enduring symbol of the island since 1994. As October rolls in with sunny days and mild temperatures at +23°C, it’s a perfect time to visit this enchanting piece of art.