There is a reason that art lovers from around the world rank Naoshima, Japan's "art island," as a must-visit. Few places so perfectly integrate the beauty of nature, art and architecture.
Benesse Art Site was founded in 1992 by Soichiro Fukutake. One of the richest men in Japan, Fukutake made his fortune in educational materials and language schools. He commissioned Pritzker-prize winning architect Tadao Ando to help him mastermind an art destination that would blend natural beauty with art and...