HOTEL Hoshi-Tori Terrace Sekigane (operated by Ryutsu Corporation, President Takehisa Egawa) will host a photo exhibition titled 'Ripples of Sand,' themed around the Tottori Sand Dunes, to further promote Tottori Prefecture’s cultural and tourism appeal. To commemorate the event, an opening conference will be held on Thursday, July 23, starting at 11:00 a.m. Participation is open not only to media professionals but also to the general public.

The conference will feature a talk show with Murao Ryusuke, the branding expert who conceptualized the exhibition, and a personal commentary by the artist himself, Günter Zorn. Guests will also enjoy themed drinks and finger foods prepared by the hotel’s head chef, Eiji Iwamoto, in the lounge area near the front desk.

Both media representatives and general visitors are warmly welcomed—don’t miss this special opportunity.

Photographer: Günter Zorn

Opening Conference

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Doors open: 10:30 a.m. Start: 11:00 a.m. End: 12:00 p.m. (estimated)

Venue: HOTEL Hoshi-Tori Terrace Sekigane (1397-3 Sekigane-Yado, Sekigane-cho, Kurayoshi City, Tottori)

Admission: Free. Open to all, including access to the exhibition. Enjoy original drinks and finger foods crafted by the head chef.

Head Chef: Eiji Iwamoto (Front Lounge)

Exhibition Overview

Günter Zorn Photo Exhibition

Ripples of Sand Tottori Sand Dunes through the Eyes of a German Photographer

Japanese Title: 風紋 (Fūmon)

Japanese Subtitle: ドイツ人写真家の視点から見た鳥取砂丘 (Tottori Sand Dunes through the Eyes of a German Photographer)

Artist (Japanese): ギュンター・ツォーン (Günter Zorn)

Dates: Friday, July 24, 2026 (Reiwa 8) – Sunday, September 27, 2026

Venue: Gallery space on the 3rd floor and other locations within HOTEL Hoshi-Tori Terrace Sekigane

Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free admission

Description: This exhibition, 'Ripples of Sand,' presents the Tottori Sand Dunes through the lens of German photographer Günter Zorn, a member of the Japan Professional Photographers Society and Tokyo Gakai. Captivated by the dunes for five years, Zorn has captured fleeting, powerful moments shaped by wind, sand, and human presence—offering viewers a fresh emotional perspective on a familiar landscape.

Curated and produced by Murao Ryusuke, a leading branding expert and bestselling business author, the exhibition combines Zorn’s artistic vision with meticulous curation to deliver a unique and memorable experience.

The exhibition will feature over 30 large-format prints, including works printed on handmade Inshu washi paper, primarily depicting the Tottori Sand Dunes. Selected artworks will also be available for purchase.

Selected Works

Tiny People / Footprints Leading Where

Stuck in Between / Another Planet?

Sponsors: Kurayoshi City, San-in Chuo Shimbun, Shin Nihonkai Shimbun, TSK San-in Chuo Television, Nihonkai Television, BSS San-in Broadcasting

Organizer: HOTEL Hoshi-Tori Terrace Sekigane

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